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This Three Bean Salad is the best BBQ side dish or summer salad for any potluck! It’s made with simple pantry ingredients (green beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans) and is even better as a make-ahead salad! You’ll only need about 10 minutes to make this salad!

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3 Bean Salad is one of my very favorite salads because it’s a salad without mayo! Sometimes I’m just not in the mood for mayo salads.

It has a vinaigrette dressing which makes it feel like a healthy salad. I’m not a real health nut, but I love that since this salad is all about beans it has lots of protein and fiber.

The zippy flavors and textures in this cold salad come really do make it the perfect summer salad to serve at any barbecue!

See more: 15 Best BBQ Side Dishes

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Three Bean Salad Ingredients

This will remind you of an old fashioned three-bean salad, probably like your grandma’s recipe.

It was popular back in the day because it’s easy to always have all the ingredients you need on hand. It’s basically a mixed bean salad recipe. It’s EASY & CHEAP! Win! Win!

  • KIDNEY BEANS: Canned kidney beans
  • GREEN BEANS: I always use canned fresh cut green beans, fancy green beans will work. You can also use frozen green beans (cook them as directed on the package. Cool. Then add to the salad.)
  • GARBANZO BEANS aka CHICKPEAS: Wondering if chickpeas and garbanzo beans are the same? Yes! They are the same bean.
  • ONIONS: Sweet onions are my fave. Red, white, or yellow onions will be great. You could also use scallions.
  • OIL: Canola oil or vegetable oil.
  • VINEGAR: White vinegar gives the salad a great flavor. If you don’t have that you can substitute with cider vinegar, or even red or white wine vinegar would work, although the wine kinds of vinegar are milder.
  • SUGAR: Granulated white sugar. You can also substitute with equal amounts of honey. Be sure to whisk it good so it incorporates with the oil.
  • SEASONINGS: Salt and pepper. I like adding a touch of celery seed too, it’s optional though.
  • HERBS: (optional) chopped Italian parsley, fresh dill.

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How to make 3 Bean Salad

This is the easiest salad in the world to make! You don’t need any special equipment. A can opener is about all it takes.

  1. Whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and celery seeds together.
  2. Add fresh herbs and onions.
  3. Drain beans and add to a big bowl.
  4. Pour dressing over the beans, and toss.
  5. Refrigerate salad overnight or for at least four hours.
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All about Classic 3 Bean Salad

I’m tackling some of the FAQ’s about easy three bean salad. Comment below if you have a question I missed!

Do I have to cook canned beans?

No! They’re already cooked and all you need to do is drain them and rinse them.

How to make a five bean salad?

Want to make a four or five bean salad? Add a can of wax beans and a can of black beans. I’d add one more can of your favorite variety of beans, you’ll have a total of six cans of beans. Double the dressing recipe.

How long will 3 bean salad keep?

Three Bean salad should be stored in the fridge. It will last for 3-5 days.

Other summer salad recipes

Here are a few other summer salad recipes that are easy to make!

Marinaded & Vinaigrette Salads

Easy Fruit Salad Recipes

Creamy and Mayo Salads

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Grab my Three Bean Salad Recipe

I’m completely in love with this Easy Three Bean Salad! You just can’t beat an inexpensive salad that is best made the day before! It’s a game changer!

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Easy Three Bean Salad

3.80 from 45 votes

Author Amy

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 10 servings

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

ThisThree Bean Saladis the best BBQ side dish or summer salad for any potluck! It’s made with simple pantry ingredients (green beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans) and is even better as a make-ahead salad! You’ll only need about 10 minutes to make this salad!

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce can garbanzo beans
  • 15 ounce can kidney beans
  • 15 ounce can green beans
  • 1/2 cup onions diced
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp celery seeds
  • 1 TBSP fresh parsley optional

Instructions

  • Whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and celery seeds together.

  • Add fresh herbs and onions.

  • Drain and rinse beans. Add to a big bowl.

  • Pour dressing over the beans, and toss.

  • Refrigerate salad overnight or for at least four hours.

Notes

Keeping salad: Keep the bean salad in the refrigerator in a sealed container or covered with plastic wrap.

How will bean salad keep: 3-5 days in the fridge

To make 4 bean salad:Add a can of drained and rinsed wax beans.

To make 5 bean salad:Add drained and rinsed wax beans, black beans, and one other can of beans of your choice. Double the dressing part of the recipe.

Substitute beans:If you don’t like one of the kinds of beans you can substitute for another type of canned beans. Using mixed beans makes the salad interesting and pretty!

Honey or sugar:You may substitute equal amounts of honey instead of adding sugar if you want a salad without refined sugar.

Herbs:The herbs are optional. Dried herbs may also be used instead of fresh herbs. Reduce the amounts by half.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg

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  1. Michelle says

    Easy Three Bean Salad : Classic Recipe - Pitchfork Foodie Farms (8)
    Yikes, this is not a healthy salad. There’s a lot of added sugar. More than half the daily recommended amount per serving. Let’s face it, who can eat just 1 serving when the whole slaps is supposed to feed 10 people. This recipe is just as good with a tablespoon of sugar.

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Easy Three Bean Salad : Classic Recipe - Pitchfork Foodie Farms (2024)

FAQs

Easy Three Bean Salad : Classic Recipe - Pitchfork Foodie Farms? ›

Combine green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, and green pepper in a large bowl; pour cooled dressing over all and toss to coat. Best if marinated for at least an hour before serving.

What is three bean salad made of? ›

Combine green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, and green pepper in a large bowl; pour cooled dressing over all and toss to coat. Best if marinated for at least an hour before serving.

How long does canned bean salad last in the fridge? ›

If refrigerated, bean salad can last between three and five days and should be discarded when left out more than two hours. The absence of meat or dairy products in most recipes also allows this dish to keep longer than other food items that require consistent refrigeration and sealed storage.

What is the healthiest beans to put in a salad? ›

The 7 Healthiest Beans to Eat, According to Dietitians
  1. Lentils. Lentils are rich in polyphenols, plant-based compounds that have both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. ...
  2. White Beans. ...
  3. Black Beans. ...
  4. Chickpeas. ...
  5. Pinto Beans. ...
  6. Red Kidney Beans. ...
  7. Lupini Beans.
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What is the three sacred sisters salad? ›

Ingredients
  1. 2 pounds butternut squash.
  2. 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  3. 1 (15.5-oz.) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed.
  4. 2 cups fresh corn kernels.
  5. ½ small red onion, sliced.
  6. ½ cup chopped fresh basil.
  7. Balsamic Vinaigrette.
  8. 3 cups loosely packed arugula.

Which beans have the most protein? ›

Some legumes with the highest protein content per 100 g serving include :
  • field peas (26 g)
  • cowpeas (24 g)
  • common beans (24 g)
  • mung beans (23 g)
  • pigeon peas (22 g)
  • chickpeas (21 g)
  • soybeans (13 g)

Can I eat beans that have been in the fridge for 2 weeks? ›

Typically, beans will last up to 5 days in the fridge. The best way to store them, to get them to last until the fifth day, is to make sure they are stored quickly after cooking so bacteria don't have the time to grow.

Can you eat baked beans that have been in the fridge for a week? ›

Your cooked beans last about 3 to 5 days in the fridge. To store them, let the beans cool down after cooking, then pop them in the refrigerator within an hour. Getting them stored quickly and chilled in the fridge will help prevent the growth of bacteria.

Is three bean salad high in carbs? ›

Three bean salad, canned (0.5 cup) contains 15.5g total carbs, 12.7g net carbs, 0.3g fat, 3g protein, and 73 calories.

Who are the members of the three bean salad? ›

Three Bean Salad Three Bean Salad

A podcast from comedians Mike Wozniak, Henry Paker and Benjamin Partridge.

Is canned bean salad good for you? ›

Regardless of how they're prepared, beans are a great source of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals like potassium, iron and magnesium. Simply put, they're a great addition to your diet. In fact, some experts consider them the #1 food to help you live longer and healthier.

What is mixed bean salad made of? ›

Key Ingredients

Beans: In our photos, we've used chickpeas, pinto beans, and black beans. For a more traditional 3 bean salad, use chickpeas, kidney beans, and canned or blanched green beans. Or make it a 5 bean salad and use chickpeas, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, and canned or blanched green beans.

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