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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma's Sweet and Tangy Bean Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 78
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 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 419.26 kcal High 21%
- Protein 12.76 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 64.56 g 23%
- Total Fat 14.63 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 1.9 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.38 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 139.21 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 19.87 g Good Source 71%
- Total Sugars 25.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.18 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 48.32 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.97 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 887.83 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 55.37 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 10.74 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
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 419.26 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 419.26 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.
- Is Grandma's Sweet and Tangy Bean Salad healthy?
- Grandma's Sweet and Tangy Bean Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 419.26 calories and 12.76 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 139.21 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.9 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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