Cool, sweet, and tangy Four Bean Summer Salad is perfect for grilling, barbecuing, and smokin' hot weather. This salad contains no mayonnaise so it won't spoil in the heat.
14.5OuncesCut Wax Beans or Yellow Beans(1 Can, Drained)
14.5OuncesRed Kidney Beans(1 Can, Drained)
14.5OuncesGarbanzo Beans(1 Can, Drained)
½CupFinely Chopped Red Onion
½CupFinely Chopped Green Bell PepperOptional
Instructions
Make the Dressing. In a small saucepan mix together vinegar, sugar, and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar and salt are dissolved. Remove from heat and cool.Add the oil, Dijon mustard, and black pepper to the vinegar and sugar solution and whisk vigorously to combine.
½ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar, ½ Cup White Granulated Sugar, 1 Teaspoon Salt, ½ Cup Safflower Oil, ½ Teaspoon Prepared Dijon Mustard, ½ Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Make the Salad. Drain the liquid from the beans, place them in a colander, and rinse them well with cold water. Place the beans in a large bowl and add the finely chopped onion. If desired also add the finely chopped green bell pepper.
14.5 Ounces Cut Green Beans, 14.5 Ounces Cut Wax Beans or Yellow Beans, 14.5 Ounces Red Kidney Beans, 14.5 Ounces Garbanzo Beans, ½ Cup Finely Chopped Red Onion, ½ Cup Finely Chopped Green Bell Pepper
Dress the Salad. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
My Top Tips♡ This salad is at its very best when it's made the day before and allowed to marinate overnight. Substitutions& VariationsSubstitute Fresh Beans. This recipe can also be made with fresh green and yellow beans. Use ½ pound of each. Snap ends and cut beans into 1” pieces. Gently steam until beans are barely tender and shock in ice water. Drain well before using.Substitute White Vinegar. Instead of apple cider vinegar, you can use white vinegar.Make Ahead& StorageThis Four Bean Vegetable Salad can be made in advance and tastes best if made the day before and allowed to marinate overnight.Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.