Sunday, August 12, 2012

Three Bean Salad {My St.Louis Style}



Summer is coming to a close but we are still going to lots of BBQs and parties.  One of my favorite make and take things to bring is Three Bean Salad. And it makes so much that normally ,since my kids are small, my husband and I would be eating it for days if I even made a normal batch.  For most parties , I make a double batch because it goes very fast for the same reason..... Who is going to make it at home for just themselves ? Just double up everything the recipe calls for and there ya go.


Three Bean Salad ( serves 6-7 people,  double batch: 12-16)


1 can wax beans
1 can cut green beans
1 can  sweet corn
1 can red kidney beans
1/4 cup pimentos
1/2 cup sweet onion ( chopped small or large depending on how you like it)
1/2 cup celery ( chopped small or large depending on how you like it)

1/4 cup chopped peppers ( optional-I don't usually do this)

2 TBSP olive oil
3/4 cup  white sugar
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 tsp salt


1.) Mix together: Olive oil, sugar, vinegar, and salt in bowl and microwave  1 minute or until dissolved
 ( when I did the double batch it took 4 minutes with stirring in between)

This is what it looks like after it has all dissolved. Clear, not cloudy and grainy.

2.) While that is cooking,  pour all of your canned vegetables in the bowl(drain all cans first), chop and add your fresh onion and celery.  Mix.



3.) Pour the liquid mixture over the vegetables and stir.  Let it sit in the refrigerator  for at least 2 hours before serving so it all has a chance to really marinate and soak in the sauce.


It's so good and so easy to make. It always reminds me of BBQs, parties in the backyard, family and friends.


Monday
What is the Gunny Sack -Making the world Cuter -Debbie Doo -DIY Show Off
DIY Shop - Lines Across My Face -I should be mopping the Floor
Great Fun 4 Kids

Tuesday

How to Nest For Less - Tip Junkie - My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia -The Kurtz Corner
Sugar Bee - Romance On A Dime - Debbie Does Creations - Funky Polka Dot Giraffe
The Winthrop Chronicles

Wednesday
 Thrifty Home - Someday Crafts - Sew Much Ado
- Junk in Their Trunk  - Southern Lovely 
-SNAP

Thursday

My rePurposed Life - Beyond the Picket Fence - Somewhat Simple - Live Laugh Rowe
Loving this Crazy Life - Fireflies and Jellybeans - The Shabby Cottage
The Taylor House- House of Hepworths

Friday
Naptime CraftersStay At Home Nation
Young and CraftyMy Turn(ForUs)
Delicate Construction
Serenity Now
Here Comes the Sun

Saturday


Six Sister's Stuff
Be Different Act Normal
Cheerios and Lattes
Natasha in Oz -Say G'Day













8 comments:

  1. This looks so yummy! I have to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing. Stopping by from Debbie's.

    Have a great week. :)

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    1. Thanks, Kathy. It's super easy and people always love it.

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  2. Looks delicious! You've taken some good pictures! Thanks for linking up to Romance on a dime's TIOT party!

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    1. Thanks, Betsy. I think all this blog picture taking is really helping my picture taking over all.

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  3. Looks awesome---saved in recipes to try:) Thanks for sharing!

    -Julie
    http://www.thechirpingmoms.com

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  4. Oh I love that bean salad, looks really healthy and yummy!

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    1. It is pretty good for you, minus the sugar :)

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