Old-Fashioned Bean Salad Recipe
A classic Old-Fashioned Bean Salad featuring a medley of mixed beans tossed with onions and a tangy, slightly sweet vinegar dressing. This refreshing and easy-to-make salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed beans (canned or cooked, drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Drain and rinse the mixed beans if using canned. Finely chop the onion to ensure it blends well with the beans.
- Toss Salad: In a large bowl, combine the beans and chopped onions. Add the vinegar and sugar, then mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together, enhancing the taste.
- Serve: After chilling, give the salad a good stir and serve as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- You can use a variety of beans such as kidney beans, chickpeas, black beans, or green beans based on preference.
- Adjust the sugar and vinegar quantities to taste if you prefer it sweeter or more tangy.
- For added freshness, consider adding chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill.
- This salad stores well and often tastes better the next day as flavors develop.
Keywords: bean salad, old-fashioned salad, mixed bean salad, easy side dish, picnic recipe
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