3-Bean Salad

3-Bean Salad (pdf)

Makes: 6 servings (1 cup per serving)
Preparation Time: 6 to 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1⁄2 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (optional) 

Directions

  1. Before starting to prepare the recipe:
    1. Wash the green pepper.
    1. Collect, chop, and measure all ingredients.
    1. Open, drain, and rinse the beans. 
  2. Mix the green beans, pinto or garbanzo beans, kidney beans, and green pepper in a large bowl. 
  3. In a small bowl, mix the sugar, vinegar, oil, and black pepper. Pour the liquid mixture over the beans and green pepper and toss together. Taste, and add salt if desired.
  4. Serve immediately, or chill overnight for even better flavor.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days. 

Be creative! Try adding minced onions, other vegetables, or cooked pasta. 

Nutrition facts
6 servings per container
Serving size   

1 Cup (237g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 

250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g  10%
       Saturated Fat 1g  5%
      Trans Fat 0g                              
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 36g     13% 
      Dietary Fibers 11g 39%
      Total Sugars 5g                          
            Includes 1g Added Sugars2%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 5mg   8%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 799mg15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a
nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a
daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for
general nutrition advice.