Classic three-bean salad

1
Points® value
Total Time
15 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
While many variations of bean salad abound, this recipe sticks to the basics. The combination of red-and white-wine vinegar in this salad gives it a pleasant zing.

Ingredients

White wine vinegar

1 Tbsp

Red wine vinegar

1 Tbsp

Fresh basil

1 Tbsp, fresh, chopped

Olive oil

1 Tbsp

Tomato

2 medium, chopped

Canned kidney beans

1 cup(s), rinsed and drained

Canned cannellini beans

1 cup(s), rinsed and drained

Uncooked string beans

cup(s), cut into pieces, fresh, trimmed and steamed

Scallions

4 medium, sliced

Table salt

¼ tsp

Black pepper

¼ tsp, freshly ground

Instructions

  1. Combine the vinegars, basil, and oil in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, red kidney beans, cannellini beans, green beans, scallions, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, about 2 hours. Yields about 1 cup per serving.