Three Bean Salad

Three Bean Salad is a classic, easy-to-make dish. It’s the perfect side dish with grilled chicken or pork and packs up nicely for picnics.

This Three Bean Salad is a classic side dish that is enjoyed by many. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made in just a few simple steps.

That’s what makes this recipe so perfect to bring to parties and gatherings. Not only is it simple to make but it is always gone in a flash.

Growing up my step-dad would always pick up a huge jar of this salad when he would do a Costco run. He had to have it all the time.

I can’t blame him – it goes great with so many things. I don’t think I can remember a holiday or gathering when this salad wasn’t being served.

But the best part is that now we make our own because Costco isn’t as close as it once was. This tastes so much better than the stuff in the jar anyway – I know you’ll love it as much as we do.

Here are some commonly asked questions

How to store three bean salad

The best way to store this salad is to place the leftovers in an airtight container and keep it refrigerated until ready to serve again.

Use it within 3-5 days – if it lasts that long. Ours is always gone by the next day.

Can you freeze 3 bean salad?

Yes, you certainly may! This salad should keep for up to three months if kept in an airtight container.

What is 3 bean salad?

It’s made of different cooked beans – most often green, wax, kidney, and/or lima beans – tossed in a sweet-sour vinaigrette.

Fresh raw onions, bell pepper, and/or other cooked or raw veggies, such as chickpeas, are examples of variant ingredients.

We often change it up a bit because we have some allergies to lima beans in the family. No one is complaining about that – I don’t know too many people that like lima beans anyway. But the possibilities are endless with how you can change this to make it perfectly to your liking.

Is three bean salad good for you?

Although the three-bean salad may appear to be simple, it is quite exquisite. The added bonus is that the high fiber content is beneficial to your heart.

Ingredients for Three Bean Salad

• dark red kidney beans – drained and rinsed
• garbanzo beans – drained and rinsed
• white northern beans – drained and rinsed
• fresh cilantro – chopped
• red onion – diced
• lime juice
• honey
• olive oil
• kosher salt
• ground cumin

Where did three bean salad come from?

The super-simple salad is often based on canned beans, which early 1950s homes almost always had in their pantry. Fresh beans may be used as long as they are blanched first. The kidney, waxed, and green beans are combined with finely chopped onion and bell pepper in this recipe.

How to Make Three Bean Salad

1. Combine the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, white northern beans, cilantro, onion, lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and cumin in a medium to large bowl and mix well.
2. Cover and refrigerate for approximately 25-30 minutes, even better if you can let it sit overnight.
3. Mix well and serve with chips for a fun dip or as a side dish.

Is three bean salad served cold?

Yes, Three Bean Salad is typically served cold. However, some people do enjoy it at room temperature as well.

Products I love when making three bean salad…

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• prep bowls
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• measuring spoons
• cutting boards

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