Best Picnic Three Bean Salad Recipes

PICNIC THREE-BEAN SALAD

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This salad is really flavorful and filling, and super easy to make. Karena's been making it for our picnics and barbecues for years, and it's always a hit.

Provided by Katrina Scott

Categories HarperCollins HarperCollins Salad Bean Chickpea Quick and Healthy Healthy Backyard BBQ Quick & Easy Rosemary Cilantro

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped red onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped rosemary
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch of salt and pepper

Steps:

In a bowl, toss together all the ingredients and it's ready to go!

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

CLASSIC THREE BEAN SALAD

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We love the use of fresh green beans in this three bean salad. It adds texture and flavor to the classic side dish-perfect for summer picnics, BBQs, and more.

Categories salad side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

Kosher salt
1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
1 15-ounce can cannellini or other white beans, drained and rinsed
1 15-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped red onion
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1/3 c. olive oil
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

Steps:

For the salad: Heat a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Season generously with salt. Add the green beans and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender, but still have a slight crunch. Drain in a colander and rinse well under cold water until cool. Chop into 1-inch pieces.
For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk to combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Add the cooled green beans, cannellini beans, kidney beans, celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing. Toss well to combine and serve.

THREE BEAN SALAD

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Who doesn't love an easy three bean salad, perfect for summer picnics and potlucks?! This classic American picnic salad has cannellini beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, celery, red onion, parsley, and a sweet and sour dressing.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories Salad Side Dish Make-ahead Quick and Easy Bean Bean Salad Black Beans Picnic Salad Salad

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

For the salad:
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 red onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup), soaked in water to take the edge off the onion
2 celery stalks, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup loosely packed, fresh, finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon fresh finely chopped rosemary
For the dressing:
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar (more or less to taste)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the dressing to the beans. Toss to coat.
Chill and serve: Transfer the salad to the refrigerator for several hours, to allow the beans to soak up the flavor of the dressing. Let come to close to room temperature to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 845 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g