Best Ever Three Bean Salad

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• Written by Marlene Koch on June 6, 2019
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• Summertime is salad time, and with just 1/2 of the usual calories and carbs, 1/3 of the fat, and none of the added sugar commonly found in three bean salads, this incredibly tasty salad is a three bean wonder!
• With its deliciously unique dressing, and an impressive 4 grams of fiber, this tasty side deserves it “best” title in for its great taste – and so much more.
• Serve it as a side, or serve over greens with shrimp or canned tuna for a delicious, nutritious lunch. It will keep well in the fridge for up to a week. Stir before serving.
• Makes 8 servings
• Dressing
• 1 small red onion
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons no-calorie granulated sweetener (or granulated sugar).*
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Salad
• 1 (15-ounce) can cut green beans, drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can yellow wax beans, drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, diced

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1. To make the dressing, peel and grate the red onion with a cheese or box grater into a small bowl. Add the oil, ketchup, sweetener, vinegar, water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, liquid smoke, and pepper and whisk to combine.

2. For the salad, in a large bowl gently mix together the beans, peppers, and red onion.

3. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or more to meld flavors (overnight is great).

*Marlene Says: Use 1/2 as much (as according to directions) when using Truvia for Baking made with stevia, or another sugar-blend.

Nutrition Information Per Serving (generous 1/2 cup): Calories 130 | Carbohydrate 17 (Sugars 4g) | Total Fat 5 (Sat Fat 0g) | Protein 4 g | Fiber 5 g | Cholesterol 15 mg | Sodium 360 mg

Food Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable, 1 Fat | Carbohydrate Choices: 1 Weight Watcher Plus Point Comparison: Smart Points: 1 (accounts for not all dressing being absorbed by salad)