Mom's 4-Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Mom's 4-Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans green beans cut; 1 can wax beans cut; 1 can red kidney beans; 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans); 5 small onions or 2-3 large ones; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon tarragon leaves; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1 dash black pepper

Servings: persons

2 cans green beans cut
1 can wax beans cut
1 can red kidney beans
1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
5 small onions or 2-3 large ones
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon tarragon leaves
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 dash black pepper

1
Drain juice from all cut beans and save.
2
Drain kidney beans and garbanzos; rinse (do not retain juice).
3
Mix kidney beans and garbanzos.
4
Peel onions, slice, and separate rings.
5
To layer: 1/4 of the onions; 13 of the green beans; 13 of the wax beans; 13 of the kidney/garbanzos.
6
Repeat.
7
Shake from side to side to settle.
8
Marinade: Of the retained juice, you should have a little more than 2 cups (if not, add water).
9
Add sugar and vinegars.
10
(Can use all wine vinegar instead of 1/2 wine and 1/2 cider vinegar.)
11
Rub spices in hand to break up; stir into juice.
12
Pour marinade over beans.
13
If uncovered, make additional liquid ( 1/2 water to 1/4 sugar and 1/4 vinegar).
14
Set for 2 days.
15
Can also add cucumbers, avocado, sweet bell pepper and/or pimento.

723

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cans green beans cut, 1 can wax beans cut, 1 can red kidney beans, 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), and more.

Yes, Mom's 4-Bean Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mom's 4-Bean Salad

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