How to Make "Couldn't Be Easier" Three-Bean Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to easy, no-fuss recipes, it's hard to beat a classic three-bean salad. This timeless dish combines the wholesome goodness of green beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans with a tangy, sweet vinaigrette for a delicious and nutritious side dish or light meal. The best part? It truly couldn't be easier to make!

This "Couldn't Be Easier" Three-Bean Salad recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. Its simple ingredients and straightforward prep...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen cut green beans
  • 1 cup frozen lima beans
  • 1 cup drained and rinsed canned red beans
  • ½ cup frozen red bell pepper strips
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine green beans, lima beans, red beans, red bell pepper, and onion in a large bowl with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Mix together canola oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Pour mixture over bean mixture. Seal lid and shake bowl until evenly coated. Refrigerate for 24 hours or until all ingredients are completely thawed. Shake well before serving.
  • Nutrition

    124 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 161mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 46mg