Grandma's Sweet and Tangy Bean Salad
A crunchy mix of beans, corn, and crisp vegetables tossed in a bright vinegar-sugar dressing that balances sweetness with a pleasant tang. Grandma's Sweet and Tangy Bean Salad is refreshing and colorful, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or make-ahead sides, improving in flavor as it chills.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine the green beans, kidney beans, wax beans, corn, sweet peas, celery, onion, cucumber, and green bell pepper in a bowl.
- 2
In a saucepan, mix the vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, and salt; bring to a boil and cook until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 3
Pour the vinegar mixture over the bean mixture; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Drain off any extra marinade before serving.
- Calories 426.19 kcal High
- Protein 12.44 g Good Source
- Carbs 66.71 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.08 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.97 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1.36 mg Low Source
- Sodium 139.21 mg Moderate
- Fiber 17.12 g Good Source
- Sugar 25.34 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 38.35 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.54 mg Low Source
- Potassium 487.02 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 85.69 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 10.15 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
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About This Recipe
Grandma's Sweet and Tangy Bean Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Corn, Cucumber, and Green Beans. Each serving provides about 426.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma's Sweet and Tangy Bean Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad.
- What is Grandma's Sweet and Tangy Bean Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Corn, Cucumber, Green Beans, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandma's Sweet and Tangy Bean Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 426.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma's Sweet and Tangy Bean Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
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