Refreshing Marinated Four-Bean Salad with Crunchy Vegetables

Recipe Collection: Salads

Refreshing Marinated Four-Bean Salad with Crunchy Vegetables elevates your meal with a vegetarian American classic that bursts with flavor and texture. This vibrant salad features a medley of hearty beans and crisp vegetables, all coated in a tangy dressing that balances sweetness and acidity. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings, this salad is versatile enough to complement any meal.

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Overview

This Zesty Marinated Four-Bean Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the hearty texture of beans with the crispness of fresh vegetables. The tangy dressing, made with white wine vinegar and a hint of sweetness, perfectly complements the medley of beans and vegetables, making it a delightful side dish for any occasion.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 10

Cooking Time: 75 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup white sugar
• 1 Cup white wine vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) vegetable oil
• 1 Whole onion, minced
• 1 Whole green bell pepper, minced
• 6 Stalks celery, minced
• 15 Ounces (oz) can green beans, drained
• 15 Ounces (oz) can lima beans, drained
• 15 Ounces (oz) can kidney beans, drained
• 15 Ounces (oz) can pinto beans, drained
• 4 Ounces (oz) jar pimentos, drained

Steps

1. In a large salad bowl, whisk together the white sugar, white wine vinegar, and vegetable oil until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
2. Add the minced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the bowl, stirring to coat them evenly with the dressing.
3. Gently fold in the drained green beans, lima beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and pimentos, ensuring all ingredients are well mixed and coated with the dressing.
4. Transfer the salad to a large sealed container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5. Periodically turn the container to ensure even marination.
6. Serve chilled, and enjoy the refreshing and zesty flavors of this delightful bean salad.

Enjoy your homemade Refreshing Marinated Four-Bean Salad with Crunchy Vegetables!