Ken's Easy 3-Bean Salad. Three bean salad is one of those quintessential American summer picnic foods. You can cut back the sugar if you want. Beans are a great source of protein and fiber and have been shown to reduce cholesterol.

Take it along to a cookout, potluck, or tailgating party. Chickpeas are another good bean to add to the salad. See the tips and variations below the recipe for more add-ins and serving ideas. You can cook Ken's Easy 3-Bean Salad using 5 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Ken's Easy 3-Bean Salad

You need 32 oz of Green Beans, cut.
Prepare 16 oz of Wax Beans, cut.
It's 16 oz of Kidney Beans, rinsed.
Prepare 3/4 c of Sugar.
You need 3/4 c of Balsamic Vinaigrette.

This three bean salad recipe is a fresh twist on the classic! To give this old fashioned three bean salad an extra pop of flavor, I included some fresh herbs. I added some of my homegrown basil because a) I can't get enough and b) I have. Planning a braai or barbecue this weekend?

Ken's Easy 3-Bean Salad instructions

Mix sugar and vinaigrette in bowl until sugar is dissolved.
Drain cans of green and wax beans, drain and rinse can of kidney beans.
Toss beans in dressing bowl until incorporated.
Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes before eating. If possible, allow for 3-12 hours to fully incorporate flavours..

This three bean salad recipe is a classic South African dish that makes a great accompaniment to any chops and boerie rolls. It's pretty easy to whip up and you can always mix it up by substituting the beans suggested for others you. Three Bean Salad is such an easy dish to make. With onion, celery, and parsley mixed with the three different beans, your salad is full of protein and fiber and has a delightful mix of textures. And the dressing really ups the flavor, with oil, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper.