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Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad

Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad

Name: Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad
Yield: 16 servings
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

Rating: 4.57 stars

116 Ratings
98 Reviews
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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.

By Eleanor Johnson

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Yield:

16 servings

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Directions

Step 1

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

112 calories; protein 2g; carbohydrates 15.9g; fat 4.7g; sodium 298.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (98)

Most helpful positive review

Connie V.

11/19/2005

Very tasty I used splenda instead of sugar making it diabetic friendly. I also added 1 can whole kernal corn (drained) 1 can peas (drained). I choped my onion instead of in rings. I increased the amounts of oil splenda and vinegar because of adding the extra canned vegetables. We love this salad goes great with the slow cooker roast beef recipe I have posted here on allrecipes.com. Thanks for the great recipe. One other time I made it I added chopped celery AND a small jar of pimento's. Really colorful. Read More

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(86)

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MCMAGGI

04/04/2011

I wasn't fond of this salad. Took it to a Christmas potluck. Maybe just too many other wonderful food items but this one wasn't a hit and I'll never make this version again. Read More

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(5)

116 Ratings

5 star values: 81
4 star values: 25
3 star values: 7
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 2

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Connie V.

11/19/2005

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LillyQ

03/03/2007

I like this recipe with less sugar. and one of the things I like to add is a can of chick peas, and I always use purple onions. Read More

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(67)

Rachael LeBLanc

11/25/2008

This is wonderful. I was always looking for a three bean salad recipe with a specific taste and this was it! Other ones leave a vinegar-y taste in your mouth..NOT THIS ONE! I only used a half a cup of sugar and it was perfect UPDATE I made a HUGE batch of this for my outdoor wedding and there was none left over. I also bring it to any party where I'm asked to bring a side dish because it seems like everyone loves it Although it said to refrigerate 12 hours my sister came over about 4 hours after I put it in the fridge. We both ate some (it was still watery of course because I didn't let it sit long) but I strained it and we both agreed it was GOOOOOD I will bring this salad to EVERY cookout I go to. It was SO easy to put together and the results are comparable to a restaurant! o.k I'll stop now...I just can't say enough! Read More

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(64)

LAURAJEANNE

06/05/2003

A good basic bean salad recipe, but way too heavy on the sugar for my taste. I cut the sugar by a 1/4 cup and it was still a bit too sweet. Read More

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(38)

SEYMOURBUTTS

06/05/2003

This salad is one of my families favorites!! I use red wine vinegar instead of reg. It's better the longer you wait to eat it if you can wait!! Read More

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(31)

Supergirl

08/07/2007

I make this with garbanzo beans added using my grandmother's recipe. This looks about the same however I use chopped fresh celery instead of the celery seed and chopped green peppers in it too. (chopped small) This is something my grandma has taken to every family reunion since I can remember. Read More

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(25)

TRICKYGAL

05/04/2003

This is a great recipe for three bean salad! Per the recommendation of other reviewers I reduced the amount of sugar but next time I will use the full amount. I like the salad on the sweet side. Read More

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(18)

DAAN

07/18/2003

This three bean sald is delicious and very easy to make. I added some fresh green beans steamed for a few minutes to the recipe making it a four bean salad. Read More

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(13)

Gaetane Lauzon

06/29/2009

This is exactly like my recipe..been making it for years..i like to bring it to work for lunch..light n filling..good source of fibre too...i use splenda sugar and olive oil for less fat... Read More

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(9)

MCMAGGI

04/04/2011

I wasn't fond of this salad. Took it to a Christmas potluck. Maybe just too many other wonderful food items but this one wasn't a hit and I'll never make this version again. Read More

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(5)

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Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Calories: 111.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 4 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

dietary fiber: 10 %

sugars:

fat: 7 %

saturated fat: 3 %

vitamin a iu: 1 %

vitamin c: 3 %

folate:

calcium: 2 %

iron: 4 %

magnesium:

potassium:

sodium: 12 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Connie V.

11/19/2005

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(86)

LillyQ

03/03/2007

I like this recipe with less sugar. and one of the things I like to add is a can of chick peas, and I always use purple onions.

Helpful

(67)

Rachael LeBLanc

11/25/2008

Helpful

(64)

LAURAJEANNE

06/05/2003

A good basic bean salad recipe, but way too heavy on the sugar for my taste. I cut the sugar by a 1/4 cup and it was still a bit too sweet.

Helpful

(38)

SEYMOURBUTTS

06/05/2003

This salad is one of my families favorites!! I use red wine vinegar instead of reg. It's better the longer you wait to eat it if you can wait!!

Helpful

(31)

Supergirl

08/07/2007

Helpful

(25)

TRICKYGAL

05/04/2003

This is a great recipe for three bean salad! Per the recommendation of other reviewers I reduced the amount of sugar but next time I will use the full amount. I like the salad on the sweet side.

Helpful

(18)

DAAN

07/18/2003

This three bean sald is delicious and very easy to make. I added some fresh green beans steamed for a few minutes to the recipe making it a four bean salad.

Helpful

(13)

Gaetane Lauzon

06/29/2009

This is exactly like my recipe..been making it for years..i like to bring it to work for lunch..light n filling..good source of fibre too...i use splenda sugar and olive oil for less fat...

Helpful

(9)

MCMAGGI

04/04/2011

I wasn't fond of this salad. Took it to a Christmas potluck. Maybe just too many other wonderful food items but this one wasn't a hit and I'll never make this version again.

Helpful

(5)

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