Garden Bean Salad

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

A vibrant, crunchy bean salad bursting with fresh flavors and a tangy vinegar dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or healthy side dishes, it combines an array of colorful beans and crisp vegetables, offering a satisfying and nutritious option for any gathering or family meal.

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz. can cut green beans, drained
  • 16 oz. can lima beans, drained
  • 16 oz. can kidney beans, drained
  • 16 oz. can wax beans, drained
  • 16 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 2 oz. jar sliced pimientos, drained
  • 2 c. vinegar
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the drained green beans, lima beans, kidney beans, wax beans, garbanzo beans, chopped green pepper, chopped celery, chopped green onions, and drained sliced pimientos.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, water, and salt; bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Immediately pour the hot vinegar mixture over the vegetables and beans in the bowl.
  4. Stir gently to combine, then cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

204 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.3g 21% DV
Total Fat 1.2g 2% DV
Carbs 39g 14% DV
Fiber 11.7g 42% DV
Sugar 7.3g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9777.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 693.3mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 165mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 38.2mg 42% DV
Calcium 101mg 8% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat

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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