Thursday, August 13, 2015

Italian Three Bean Salad

There are lots of three bean salad recipes out there. Here is a zesty take on the classic three bean salad. Perfect for a summer meal, barbecue or a picnic.

Italian Three Bean Salad

Ingredients
  • 2 Cans Green Beans
  • 1 Can Garbanzo Beans
  • 1 Small Can Kidney Beans
  • 1 Cup Diced Celery
  • 1/4 Cup Diced Roasted Red Peppers
  • Handful Chopped Fresh Basil and Parsley
  • 1 Teaspoon Finely Diced Red Onion
  • 1/3 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/8 - 1/4 Cup Sugar (to taste)
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Cooking Directions
  1. Drain all the beans and rinse the kidney beans. In a large bowl put the beans, herbs, onion, celery and peppers. In a small bowl mix together the other ingredients and pour over bean salad. Stir well. Place in refrigerator. Make this early in the morning or the day before for the best flavor.

3 comments:

  1. I haven't made 3 bean salad in years and this looks yummy. Also I can use Truvia and make it low in sugar :-)

    ReplyDelete
  2. This is bringing tears to my eyes....my aunt used to make this and I think this is very close to her recipe! Pinned it! Thanks, Elaine!

    I hope the fires are out near your home.....Just checking on you!

    xo,
    RJ

    ReplyDelete