Bean Medley Salad Recipe

This vibrant and flavorful Bean Medley Salad is a crowd-pleaser! Fast, easy, and cheap to make, it's perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or a light weeknight meal. Even picky eaters will gobble this up – our family recipe is guaranteed to be a new favorite. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Calories 488.4 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bean Medley Salad

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How to Make Bean Medley Salad

  1. Drain and rinse 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, and 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the drained beans with 1 red bell pepper (finely chopped) and 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped).
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture.
  5. Gently toss to combine.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve chilled and enjoy! This salad is even better the next day!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

143g

Fat

9g

Carbs

26g