Three Bean Vegetable Salad

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 8
Best Season: Summer, Spring
Description

Fresh, colorful, and full of satisfying texture, this Three Bean Vegetable Salad brings together green beans, kidney beans, and cannellini beans with crisp celery, onion, and garlic. Red wine vinegar gives the beans an extra tangy boost before everything is tossed with Italian dressing for plenty of bright, savory flavor. 

Even better, this salad benefits from a little time in the refrigerator, making it an easy choice when you want to prepare something ahead. It travels well and keeps beautifully, so tuck this one away for summer cookouts, picnics, potlucks, or an easy make-ahead side dish to enjoy throughout the week. 

Ingredients
  • 4 cups green beans (cooked, tender-crisp)
  • 15 ounces kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 15 ounces cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
  • 3 ribs celery (diced)
  • 1 large garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Add the green beans to a medium-sized pot, cover with 1 cup of cold water, and add a generous pinch of salt.

  2. 2

    Cook the green beans until they're bright green and tender but still slightly crisp, 2 to 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Strain the green beans and submerge them in ice water to stop cooking—strain and set aside.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, drain and rinse the kidney and cannellini beans, and add them to a large bowl.

  5. 5

    Add the green beans and red wine vinegar and toss to coat.

  6. 6

    Add the onion, celery, garlic, and Italian dressing. Toss to combine.

  7. 7
    White Bowl with Three Bean Vegetable Salad.

    Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

     

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Serving Size 1 cup (approximately)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 248kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Sodium 515mg22%
Potassium 535mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
Dietary Fiber 8g32%
Sugars 9g
Protein 8.2g17%
Vitamin A 185 mcg
Vitamin C 12 mg
Calcium 72 mg
Iron 2.5 mg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 44 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.27 mg
Folate 145 mcg
Magnesium 55 mg
Zinc 1.2 mg
Selenium 3.5 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Three Bean Vegetable Salad, Three Bean Salad, Classic Three Bean Salad, Vegan Three Bean Salad
Read it online: https://sproutfulkitchen.com/recipe/three-bean-salad/