Quick and Easy Three Bean Salad
Mix Up a Great Side Dish in Minutes
This quick and easy three bean salad is so easy, a monkey could make it! But if you're like me and you don't have a monkey on hand, you too can handle making this delicious recipe.
The three beans I use in my three bean salad are red kidney beans, cannellini beans, and garbanzo beans. Then I add a few ingredients, mix it up, and let it chill at least a half hour or so, but that's not even really necessary.
This versatile recipe can be tailored to your liking. I made up a batch recently to take to a potluck. The three bean salad fits nicely in a jar, as shown, to tuck into a cooler to keep it chilled.
Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood
Versatile Salad Recipe
The fun thing about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can choose what types of beans to use as well as the seasonings.
Ingredients
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can garbanzo beans
- 1 can cannellini beans
- 1/2 onion finely chopped
- Handful of cilantro leaves chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Open the cans of beans. Pour the beans into a strainer and rinse. Let drain.
- Add all of the other ingredients in a bowl. Add the beans and mix thoroughly.
- Be sure to taste to see if you need salt and pepper. Some of the beans I use are "no salt added" so those always need a bit of salt.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for one-half hour or longer if possible. If not, this salad is delicious right away, too.
Do You Know Beans?
Cannellini Beans Are Also
Known As White Kidney Beans.
Got Beans? - They're Nutritious and Delicious!
I love cannellini beans. They are also known as white kidney beans, and their texture is creamy and delicious.
Garbanzo beans (aka chick peas) are a bit meatier and give a nice bite to your salad.
Dark red kidney beans are so rich and delicious! The three beans together are a hit.
Do You Know Beans?
Garbanzo Beans Are Also
Known As Chick Peas.
Olive Oil and The Rest of The Fixings
A delicious olive oil will bind this salad together without being heavy. Add your choice of spices to make this recipe your own.
Do You Know Beans?
Red Kidney Beans Are Also
Known As Chili Beans.
Recycle the Cans!
Make a Tin Can Man
After you empty the beans from the cans, consider putting them to good use. Click this link to make a tin can man or three tin can men. After all, you'll have three empty cans!
These are easy to make and choosing a great can is part of the fun. A bean can works perfectly! You'll just need to collect some wire and bottle caps and you can make one for yourself or as a gift.
Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood
Do You Like Beans?
Do You Like Beans?
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