Three Bean Salad

  • ¾ cup red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¾ cup canellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups fresh green beans, snapped and steamed just a little
  • ½ cup scallions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1½ tsp olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

In a large bowl add all 3 beans. Combine vinegars, basil, oil, salt and pepper and pour over three beans. Toss gently and refrigerate before serving.


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Nutrition Facts

  • Serving Size: ¾ cup
  • Servings: 8
  • Xchanges: ¼C, ¼P, 1½V
  • Calories: 68
  • Total Fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 707mg
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Sugars: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Squares+: 2
  • Squares: 1

"A new twist on an old classic. This was always served at our beans and hot dog suppers on lazy summer evenings in Maine. I always passed it by. I'm not a big canned bean lover; if I had my pick, this would be one of my favorite recipes."