Grandma's Sweet and Tangy Bean Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Grandma's Sweet and Tangy Bean Salad
140 min.
10
217kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with Grandma's Sweet and Tangy Bean Salad! This vibrant, colorful dish is perfect for gatherings, picnics, or simply as a refreshing side to complement your main course. Packed with wholesome ingredients like kidney beans, green beans, and a medley of crunchy vegetables, this salad offers not only a burst of flavors but also a wealth of nutrients. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite that even the pickiest eaters will love.

What makes this recipe truly special is its versatility. Not only is it vegetarian and vegan-friendly, but it's also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an inclusive dish for everyone at your table. The combination of fresh vegetables and protein-rich beans ensures that you're not just satisfying your taste buds, but also fueling your body with wholesome goodness.

With a simple preparation method that requires minimal cooking, you can quickly whip up this salad and let it marinate to perfection in your refrigerator—making it a convenient option for busy weeknights or last-minute get-togethers. So, grab your favorite mixing bowl, and let's bring Grandma’s cherished flavors to life while delighting your family and friends with this easy, healthy, and oh-so-delicious bean salad! Just remember, the longer it marinates, the better it tastes.

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce kidney beans drained canned
  • cup celery chopped
  • 15.3 ounce corn kernels drained canned
  • cup cucumber diced
  • 15 ounce green beans drained canned
  • cup bell pepper green chopped
  • cup onion chopped
  • ounce peas sweet drained canned
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • 14.5 ounce turtle beans drained canned
  • cup sugar white
  • 0.8 cup vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Mix green beans, kidney beans, wax beans, corn, sweet peas, celery, onion, cucumber, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.
  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.
  3. Pour vinegar mixture over bean mixture; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Drain salad of extra marinade before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories217kcal
Protein10.53%
Fat13.01%
Carbs76.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.61
Glycemic Load
17.91
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.663478198259%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.29mg
Luteolin
0.87mg
Isorhamnetin
0.8mg
Kaempferol
0.33mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
4.78mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:216.65kcal
10.83%
Fat:3.29g
5.06%
Saturated Fat:0.53g
3.32%
Carbohydrates:43.48g
14.49%
Net Carbohydrates:37.06g
13.48%
Sugar:26.14g
29.05%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:487.03mg
21.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.99g
11.97%
Vitamin C:30.52mg
37%
Vitamin K:33.82µg
32.21%
Fiber:6.41g
25.65%
Folate:97.66µg
24.42%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.18%
Vitamin A:770.02IU
15.4%
Potassium:461.92mg
13.2%
Magnesium:50.41mg
12.6%
Phosphorus:124.63mg
12.46%
Iron:1.98mg
11.02%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.58%
Copper:0.19mg
9.46%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.03%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.12%
Vitamin B3:1.31mg
6.54%
Calcium:64.96mg
6.5%
Zinc:0.92mg
6.12%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.16%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.29%
Selenium:1.63µg
2.32%
Source:Allrecipes