A vibrant and colorful salad bursting with fresh flavors! This Three Bean Salad with Corn is a delightful combination of textures and tastes, perfect as a side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or a light lunch. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that's both easy to make and refreshingly delicious.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
Carbohydrate
50 g
Fiber
8 g
Protein
7 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Sodium
713 mg
Sugar
23 g
Fat
8 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
In a large bowl, gently combine the kidney beans, wax beans, green beans, garbanzo beans, corn, mushrooms, onion, and green bell pepper. (5 minutes)
02
Step
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, vegetable oil, black pepper, salt, basil, and oregano until the sugar is mostly dissolved. (2 minutes)
03
Step
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and stir gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. (3 minutes)
04
Step
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. (8 hours +)
05
Step
Before serving, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Taste and add more sugar, a teaspoon at a time, if needed to balance the vinegar's acidity and achieve your desired sweetness. (2 minutes)
06
Step
Serve chilled and enjoy!
For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the dressing.
Fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, can be added just before serving for a burst of freshness.
If you prefer a sweeter salad, you can substitute honey or maple syrup for some or all of the sugar.
This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The flavors will continue to develop over time.
Rinsing the canned beans thoroughly helps to reduce the sodium content.
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This is a great base recipe. I tweaked it a bit to my liking by adding some red onion and a pinch of cayenne pepper. It was delicious!
Daphnee Mueller
May 30, 2025
So easy to make and a real crowd-pleaser. I love that you can make it ahead of time. It’s become a staple at our summer barbecues.
Una Fahey
May 20, 2025
This recipe is fantastic! I made it for a family gathering, and everyone raved about it. I added a little bit of honey to sweeten it up, and it was perfect!
Benny Jakubowski
May 10, 2025
I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great! The flavors are well-balanced, and it's so refreshing. Will definitely make again.
Mabel Cole
May 7, 2025
I've been making this salad for years! It's always a hit. I sometimes add a can of diced tomatoes for extra color and flavor.
Hellen Bernhard
Jun 3, 2025This is a great base recipe. I tweaked it a bit to my liking by adding some red onion and a pinch of cayenne pepper. It was delicious!
Daphnee Mueller
May 30, 2025So easy to make and a real crowd-pleaser. I love that you can make it ahead of time. It’s become a staple at our summer barbecues.
Una Fahey
May 20, 2025This recipe is fantastic! I made it for a family gathering, and everyone raved about it. I added a little bit of honey to sweeten it up, and it was perfect!
Benny Jakubowski
May 10, 2025I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great! The flavors are well-balanced, and it's so refreshing. Will definitely make again.
Mabel Cole
May 7, 2025I've been making this salad for years! It's always a hit. I sometimes add a can of diced tomatoes for extra color and flavor.