Updated Three Bean Salad Recipe

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This Updated Three Bean Salad Recipe is similar to the classic but updated for a refreshing twist.

Hello Friends! I have been to several potlucks for various celebrations and thought I would share my recipe for a classic three bean salad with a twist.

I remember at all the family gatherings, there would always be an old-fashioned three bean salad and when I was younger, I honestly wasn’t that interested. But now I actually like this salad and find it easy to change up to reflect more current flavors.

The original recipe called for canned green beans. I do not usually buy canned green beans, so in this case, I used Great Northern beans. They had been sitting in the pantry and decided to put them to use them in this recipe and it came out great.

This updated salad is perfect for a barbecue or picnic because it can be made ahead of time.

For more great salad recipes, check out these favorites:

Creamy Macaroni Salad –  Fresh peppers and creamy dressing make this a favorite year-round.

Broccoli Pasta Salad – a wonderful broccoli salad with pasta. Beautiful and colorful!

Quick and Easy Mediterranean Salad – Tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and feta make this salad extra special and colorful.

Mango Arugula Salad – A lovely change with fresh arugula and mango slices.

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Updated Three Bean Salad Recipe

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Updated Three Bean Salad Recipe

Servings 6

Author Raquel @ Organized Island

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz can chickpeas
• 1 15 oz can kidney beans
• 1 15 oz can Northern beans
• 1/4 cup red diced red onions
• 1/2 green or yellow bell pepper chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 clove crushed garlic
• 3/4 cup dressing
• recipe below

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the three types of beans
2. Mix all ingredients together in large bowl.
3. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Three Bean Salad Dressing

1/2 cup oil

1/2 cup cider vinegar

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sugar

pinch of pepper

Directions:

Mix together dressing ingredients in a sealed container. Mix well and pour over salad.

This salad adds some wonderful flavors and beautiful color to your table. If you are looking for more great picnic salad recipes, try our Chopped Broccoli Pasta salad or our colorful Corn Tomato & Zucchini Salad. 

What is one of your favorite picnic recipes?