As summer comes to an end, I find myself turning to the last of my “beat the heat” recipes in order to steer clear of preheating ovens and slaving over the stove. My sweet and savory four bean salad is a perfect refreshing side that can be made a day or more in advance of your barbecue or party. So entertain with ease while you enjoy a recipe that’s light on both your wallet and your waistline.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 can cut green beans
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can cut waxed yellow beans
- 1 can garbanzo beans
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar or sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the cut green beans, kidney beans, waxed yellow beans and garbanzo beans. Transfer to a large bowl and add the chopped onion and green bell pepper.
- Simmer the vegetable oil, cider vinegar, sugar (or sugar substitute), salt and pepper over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to coat.
- Refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Sodium: 797mg, Potassium: 523mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 385IU, Vitamin C: 29.6mg, Calcium: 83mg, Iron: 2.8mg
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Don’t let the 24 hour wait slow you down…. this tasted great even without cooking the dressing or waiting 24 hours. Next day, even better. Great recipe! Thanks.
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Mary!
Don’t let the 24 hour wait slow you down…. this tasted great even without cooking the dressing or waiting 24 hours. Next day, even better. Great recipe! Thanks.
Hi Kelly,
I am planning to make this soon but wanted to know how long can this salad be preserved in the fridge? With 4 cans of various beans and 1/2 onion and 1/2 cups oil snd vinegar this will be about 70 oz of salad and I wanted to know how long can it last in the fridge.
Thank you,
Jay
Hi Jay! This salad will last for up to a few days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. I also have a recipe for Classic Three-Bean Salad you may be interested in, too: https://www.justataste.com/classic-three-bean-salad-recipe/
My family loves this recipe. We make it any time we have a get-together.
So glad you’re enjoying the recipe, Mary!