By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026

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Marinated Three-Bean Salad

Serves 4

146 cal · 75 min

Marinated Three-Bean Salad

Recipe GLPR85a64ccbd569f6

4.0(1)
Salad
75 min
146 cal
Servings: 4
No-Cook
SNAP eligible

A refreshing and nutritious three-bean salad combining cannellini, green, and kidney beans with fresh onion and celery, all tossed in a light Italian dressing and marinated for a delicious side dish.

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Ingredients

1/2 can low-sodium cannellini beans (white beans), drained and rinsed

1/2 can low-sodium cut green beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 can low-sodium red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 medium onion, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup celery, chopped

1 cup light Italian dressing

Directions

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before beginning preparation.

  2. Open the cans of cannellini beans, green beans, and kidney beans. Pour each into a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cool running water for about 30 seconds to remove excess sodium.

  3. Peel the medium onion and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Chop the celery into 1/4-inch pieces.

  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed cannellini beans, green beans, and kidney beans with the chopped onion and celery.

  5. Pour the light Italian dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.

  6. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.

  7. For best flavor, the salad can be left covered in the refrigerator overnight.

  8. Before serving, drain off any excess liquid that has accumulated in the bowl. Serve chilled as a side dish.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

All ingredients are standard stock at every major Charlotte chain—canned beans, fresh onion and celery, and bottled Italian dressing require no special trip. The real prep time is closer to 20 minutes of active chopping plus 55 minutes marinating, which the recipe's 75-minute total reasonably captures, though a weeknight cook might want to start this at lunch. Cost runs about $1.25 to $1.50 per serving, driven entirely by the Italian dressing; budget brands at Walmart or ALDI keep it lean. The dish reheats well and improves overnight, making it ideal for meal prep or a potluck side, though it's not fussy enough to be memorable as a main course.

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