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3 Bean Salad For 25 Recipe

Impress your crowd with this vibrant and flavorful 3-Bean Salad! Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or any large gathering, this easy recipe comes together quickly and tastes even better the next day. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 172.7 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 3 Bean Salad For 25

  • Cut Green Beans
  • Cut Wax Beans
  • 4 (15-ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 large red onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 large green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 4 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

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How to Make 3 Bean Salad For 25

  1. In a large bowl (at least 8 quarts), combine 4 (15-ounce) cans of kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 4 (15-ounce) cans of pinto beans (drained and rinsed), and 4 (15-ounce) cans of black beans (drained and rinsed).
  2. Add 3 large red onions, thinly sliced, and 3 large green bell peppers, chopped.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons celery salt, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, and 1/4 cup soy sauce.
  4. Pour the dressing over the beans and vegetables. Gently toss to combine.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Before serving, give the salad a final gentle toss.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

53g

Fat

4g

Carbs

8g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation For Large Groups Salads Beans Easy Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less