Three Bean Salad Recipe

Italian three bean salad is made with kidney beans, garbanzo beans and green beans. Vegetarian bean salad is a high-fiber and high-protein dish perfect for a picnic or potluck. You'll want to prepare this three-bean salad the night before to let the beans marinate in the dressing overnight. This recipe is vegan as well as vegetarian. Scroll down for more vegetarian and vegan bean salad recipes to try.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup white vinegar
• 1 16 ounce can green beans
• 1 16 ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 1 16 ounce can red kidney beans
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
• 1 green onion, chopped

Preparation:

Bring the sugar, oil and vinegar to a boil in a saucepan. Let cool.

Meanwhile, drain the beans and combine in a large bowl. Add the green pepper, celery and green onion.

Pour the dressing over the beans and vegetables. Toss gently and let marinate overnight in the fridge.

Reprinted with permission from The Compassionate Cook Cookbook
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