3 Bean Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with plant-based protein, this classic 3 Bean Salad is the perfect balance of crunch and tangy flavor. Combining vibrant green beans, hearty kidney beans, and creamy garbanzo beans (chickpeas), this recipe is elevated with diced red onion, fresh parsley, and a zesty dressing featuring olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey for sweetness. Blanching the green beans ensures a crisp texture, while an hour of chilling allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile, nutrient-rich salad is ideal as a chilled side dish or a light, satisfying meal. Perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep, this salad highlights wholesome ingredients and bold flavors that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 cup kidney beans
- 1 cup garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 0.5 medium (diced) red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Rinse and drain the kidney beans and garbanzo beans. Add them to a large mixing bowl.
Add the blanched green beans, diced red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the kidney beans and garbanzo beans.
In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the beans and vegetables. Toss gently to coat evenly.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.2 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3452 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.9 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2000 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
