Bean Salad(From 1975 Edition)

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

A vibrant, tangy bean salad with crunchy green peppers and onions, marinated in a sweet and tangy vinegar dressing—perfect for potlucks, picnics, and healthy gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 can wax beans
  • 1 can green beans
  • 1 can kidney beans
  • 1 large green pepper
  • 1 or 2 medium onions
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup salad oil
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Drain the wax beans, green beans, and kidney beans and rinse them with water.
  2. In a bowl, combine sugar, salad oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the drained beans and chopped green pepper and onions to the dressing.
  4. Mix well to coat all ingredients evenly.
  5. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

377 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.6g 17% DV
Total Fat 21.6g 28% DV
Carbs 38.8g 14% DV
Fiber 9.9g 35% DV
Sugar 7.3g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9971mg 100% DV
Potassium 622.3mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 154.5mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 52.3mg 58% DV
Calcium 75mg 6% DV
Iron 3.2mg 18% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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