Three-Bean Salad
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

This cold side salad is different than the usual version because of the beans used.


Three-Bean Salad

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Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Related Categories: 4th of July Salad, Bean Salad, Lunch Salad, Three Bean Salad
 
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Ingredients
  • 2/3  cup
    cider vinegar
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  • 1/4  cup
    salad oil
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  • 1  tablespoon
    dark brown sugar
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    black pepper
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  • 1  15-ounce can
    chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
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  • 1  15-ounce can
    small white beans, rinsed and drained
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  • 1  10-ounce package
    frozen lima beans, thawed
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  • 2  medium
    carrots, thinly bias-sliced (1 cup)
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  • 2  small
    fresh jalapeno or serrano peppers, seeded and finely chopped*
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  • 1/3  cup
    snipped fresh cilantro
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    Lime wedges (optional)
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    Chopped jalapeno pepper (optional)
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    Kosher salt, sea salt, or regular salt (optional)
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    Bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)
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    Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)
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Directions
1.
For dressing, in a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, oil, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper; set aside.
2.
In a large plastic bag set in a deep bowl combine chickpeas, white beans, lima beans, carrots, jalapeno or serrano peppers, and cilantro. Pour dressing over bean mixture. Close bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 2 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
3.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with lime wedges, chopped jalapeno, coarse salt, bottled hot pepper sauce, and cilantro sprigs, if desired. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 221, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 576 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 9 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 45%, Vitamin C 14%, Calcium 6%, Iron 13%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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