Sweet-Sour Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Sweet-Sour Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried red kidney beans; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 carrot; 1 onion; 8 green olives; 6 tablespoons olive oil (I use 4 Tablespoons); 2 tablespoons wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1 garlic clove; 1 teaspoon dried savory

Servings: persons

1 cup dried red kidney beans
1 teaspoon salt
1 carrot
1 onion
8 green olives
6 tablespoons olive oil (I use 4 Tablespoons)
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon dried savory

1
Place beans in a saucepan, cover with boiling water and leave to soak for 2 hours.
2
Add the salt, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, or until tender.
3
Drain beans and allow to cool.
4
Peel and slice the carrot, peel and chop the onion and slice the green olives.
5
Place in a bowl and add the beans.
6
Combine all dressing ingredients, pour over bean mixture and toss to coat.
7
Refrigerate 2-3 hours or until serving time.

320

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried red kidney beans, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 carrot, 1 onion, and more.

Yes, Sweet-Sour 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.

Sweet-Sour Bean Salad

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