Grandma's Sweet and Tangy Bean Salad

Grandma's Sweet and Tangy Bean Salad

I’ve never been a huge bean salad fan, due to the textures primarily. However, this bean salad my grandmother and mother passed along is great because it adds a good crunchiness with cucumbers, green peppers, onion, and celery!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Yield:
10 servings
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn kernels, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sweet peas, drained
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ¾ cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1
Mix green beans, kidney beans, wax beans, corn, sweet peas, celery, onion, cucumber, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.

Step 2
Stir vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 3
Pour vinegar mixture over bean mixture; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Drain salad of extra marinade before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

273
Calories
12g
Fat
40g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 273
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 15%
Saturated Fat2g 8%
Sodium672mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate40g 15%
Dietary Fiber5g 19%
Total Sugars24g
Protein5g
Vitamin C17mg 84%
Calcium42mg 3%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium192mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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