Best Bean Salad

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A vibrant, crunchy bean salad with a tangy vinegar dressing, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish for summer gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (No. 2) can green beans
  • 1 (No. 2) can wax beans
  • 1 (No. 2) can kidney beans
  • 1 (No. 2) can green lima beans
  • 1 (No. 2) can chickpeas
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 ribs celery, chopped
  • 2 c. granulated sugar
  • 2 c. cider vinegar
  • 1/2 c. water

Instructions

  1. Bring sugar, water, and vinegar to a boil.
  2. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Drain all canned vegetables.
  4. Place all vegetables in a large covered bowl and pour the dressing over it.
  5. Refrigerate overnight.
  6. Serve chilled. Keeps for 2 or 3 weeks.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

143 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.8g 16% DV
Total Fat 0.5g 1% DV
Carbs 27.6g 10% DV
Fiber 9.9g 35% DV
Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 108.8mg 5% DV
Potassium 640.5mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 310.5mcg 35% DV
Vitamin C 18.3mg 20% DV
Calcium 85mg 7% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV

* % 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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