Classic Three Bean Salad

This is a simple and classic three bean salad recipe that combines canned green beans, wax beans, and kidney beans in a tangy vinegar-based dressing.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 443 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.25 cups water
• 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
• 1.25 cups white sugar
• 0.5 cup cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup finely chopped green bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir sugar, cornstarch, salt, mustard, water, and vinegar together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 2

Combine green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, and green pepper in a large bowl; pour cooled dressing over all and toss to coat. Best if marinated for at least an hour before serving.