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5 from 2 votes

Three Bean Salad Side Dish

Blended bean salad is a cold salad side dish that combines green beans, kidney beans and tons of delicious Lima beans for a perfectly fresh and homemade salad done in minutes. Fantastic side salad to serve at a holiday meal or potluck and feeds 10-12 as a side.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Salad Recipes, Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green beans, kidney beans, lima beans
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 125kcal
Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 15 oz frozen green beans thawed/drained or can of cut green beans drained
  • 12 oz pack of frozen Lima beans thawed and drained
  • 15 oz kidney beans not drained
  • 1 cup white onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • If using canned green beans, ensure they're drained well. For frozen green beans and Lima beans, thaw them in the fridge or on the counter, then drain any excess water. Remember, keep the kidney beans in their liquid.
  • Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the 15 oz of green beans (either canned or thawed from frozen), 12 oz of thawed and drained Lima beans, and the 15 oz can of kidney beans (with their liquid). Add the 1 cup of sliced white onion.
  • Dress the Salad: Drizzle 2 tablespoons of vegetable or canola oil over the beans and onion mixture. Stir well until everything is lightly coated.
  • Create the Vinegar Mixture: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of white sugar and 1/3 cup of white vinegar. Work to dissolve the sugar as much as possible.
  • Mix It All Together: Pour the vinegar mixture over the bean and onion combination. Stir thoroughly to ensure the salad is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
  • Chill Before Serving: For the best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.

Notes

Mix up the beans: While the traditional three bean salad uses kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans, you can alter it like we did. Feel free to mix and match with other beans like black beans, cannellini beans, or edamame.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 125kcal | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 32g