SUGAR FREE 3 BEAN SALAD!! AN UPDATED CLASSIC!!

Today we are revisiting a classic favorite! Over the years I have shared a couple bean salad recipes but in our house we always go back to the classic three bean that we know and love! This is a favorite of Rick and myself and truth be told, if he had his drothers, this would always be in the fridge for him to snack on! Dressed with a sweet and tangy dressing this salad is easy to eat and super easy to toss together! Perfect as a side for a sandwich or any meal really, this is even perfect to share and take to a gathering, barbecue or potluck supper! This is a nostalgic, classic salad that so many people love even if they forgot how much they did!

This salad starts off with a few canned items straight from the pantry shelf then adds in some fresh items from your garden or fridge. Canned green beans are easy to source and delicious. Canned wax beans may be a little more difficult to find, but they are usually available in better grocers or smaller independant stores. I can never get them at Walmart but always find them at my local Harris Teeter, which is a Kroger branded store. So look around and if you can find them use them. They are going to be about twice or even three times the price of the green beans, and if you are not wanting to spend the extra, simply use another can of regular green beans and make this a two bean salad. Next up are some dark red kidney beans that have been drained and rinsed. If you prefer another type of bean then swap these out for butter beans, lima beans or Cannellini beans if that is your preference! If you want to make this a five, six or 12 bean salad than go for it! Just be sure to add more dressing if you add more beans.

The dressing here is sweet and tangy. I used Splenda in place of sugar, but you can feel free to use granulated sugar, honey, agave or the sweetener of your choice to make this. Some apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil and a bunch of flavorful seasonings go in and turn themselves into a delicious dressing that you know and love!

The fresh veggies really make this salad and add the necessary crunch that you love. Bell peppers of all colors, some diced onion and celery round out the recipe. Toss everything together with the dressing and you have magic in a bowl! This will take you back to your grandmother's table. I know that my Nanny is where I got my love for this salad! She always had it in her fridge and we loved it next to just about everything, especially in the summer months.

This is a cool and refreshing, quick to make salad that relies on pantry staples that you will love. This comes together with fresh veggies from your garden or your grocer and you are going to fall in love with this all over again if it has been a while since you had some. If you have only had three bean salad out of a can or jar, then you are in for a real treat! I hope you give this a try sometime soon and I hope you love it!

Happy eating!

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