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Three Bean Salad

A classic American picnic salad of kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans in a sweet-tangy apple cider vinegar dressing with celery and onion. Better the next day after marinating.

10 minEasyServes 6230 cal/serving

AmericanSaladNo-CookVeganGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 cans canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans cut green beans, drained
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine 2 cans drained and rinsed canned kidney beans, 2 cans drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, and 2 cans drained cut green beans.

  2. 2

    Add 2 diced celery stalks and 1/2 finely diced red onion.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper to taste until sugar dissolves.

  4. 4

    Pour the dressing over the beans and toss well.

  5. 5

    Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

  6. 6

    Stir before serving and adjust seasoning.

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