Description
Three Bean Salad is a vibrant, healthy, and super easy dish combining chickpeas, kidney beans, and green beans with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing. Ready in under 15 minutes, it offers a protein and fiber-rich, colorful salad perfect as a side, main, or picnic dish. Its zesty dressing balances sweetness and acidity with fresh herbs to create a refreshing, nutritious meal option.
Ingredients
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Beans
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can green beans (drained and rinsed)
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 cup diced mixed bell peppers (variety of colors)
Fresh Herbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Beans: Drain and rinse your canned chickpeas, kidney beans, and green beans thoroughly under cold water to remove excess sodium and enhance freshness.
- Chop the Vegetables: Finely dice the red onion and bell peppers to ensure every bite has a balanced flavor and texture, combining the softness of the beans with the crunch of the vegetables.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified to create a tangy-sweet dressing.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss the rinsed beans, chopped vegetables, and fresh herbs with the dressing until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: For best results, refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- Drain Well: Rinse canned beans thoroughly to reduce saltiness and improve flavor.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Crisp vegetables and fresh herbs truly elevate the taste and texture.
- Let It Rest: Chilling enhances flavor, so prepare ahead of time if possible.
- Adjust Sweetness: Modify honey or vinegar quantities to suit your preferred balance.
- Mix Gently: Toss carefully to avoid mashing the beans and maintain visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg