Best Bean Salad Aunt Virginias Recipes

BEAN SALAD -AUNT VIRGINIA'S RECIPE

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I found this in my Mom's handwriting, and it was "delicious" according to my Mom. My Aunt Virginia lived in a suburb of Phoenix, Az. from the time I was perhaps 5 yrs. old,and I lived in Ma., so I missed her a lot. She was my mom's only Sister,and Aunt V. loved to grow roses and she had fruit trees in her yard, and she enjoyed...

Provided by Beth M.

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 c sugar
1 c vinegar
1/2 c oil (wesson)
1 can(s) green beans, or 12 oz. blanched green beans
1 can(s) yellow string beans, or 12 oz. blanched wax beans
1 can(s) (12 oz.) kidney beans, canned
1/2 large onion, sliced
1/2 c or more, sliced celery
1 small can lima beans, or frozen lima beans/thawed

Steps:

1. Measure and mix sugar, vinegar and oil into a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Boil for two minutes.
2. Drain cans of beans and rinse, and place in large bowl, add sliced onion and celery.
3. Add dressing to mixture and cover bowl, refrigerate three days.

BEST BEAN SALAD

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I'd turned my nose up at this for years, but suddenly I can't get enough of it. Thanks, Momma D!

Provided by chemjo

Categories Salad Beans Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup salad oil
½ cup vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup white sugar

Steps:

Combine the green beans, wax beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, green pepper, onion, and celery in a large bowl; toss to mix.
Whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a separate bowl until the sugar is dissolved; pour over the bean mixture. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 412.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

THREE BEAN SALAD

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We like a buffet with all the family here. We serve a variety of salads. This is also great for summer picnics and cookouts. Keeps well, and serves a lot of people.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories Salad Beans Three Bean Salad Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 pound wax beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 onion, sliced into thin rings
¾ cup white sugar
⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

Mix together green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Let set in refrigerator for at least 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 298.6 mg, Sugar 10.6 g