3-Bean Salad

Name: 3-Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (8 ounces) cut green beans, drained; 1 can (8 ounces) cut wax beans, drained; 3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 3 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Vibrant, refreshing three-bean salad is a no-cook mix of green, wax and kidney beans, all tossed in a tangy sweet-and-sour dressing. This potluck crowd-pleaser pairs well with just about any main course.

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1 can (8 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk sugar, vinegar, oil and pepper; stir into bean mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 162 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 530mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein.

We make this three bean salad all summer long! It's a delicious summer side dish for a small gathering. —Barbara Wiggins, Lexington, North Carolina

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