Deluxe Three Bean Salad
Bright, zesty, and packed with plant-based protein, this Deluxe Three Bean Salad is the perfect balance of freshness and flavor for any meal. Featuring a colorful medley of kidney beans, chickpeas, and crisp green beans, it's elevated with the crunchy sweetness of red bell pepper, the tangy bite of red onion, and a pop of fresh parsley. A simple yet irresistible homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic ties it all together, delivering a delightful tangy-sweet flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s ideal for meal prep, picnics, or potlucks. Serve this hearty, chilled bean salad as a nutritious side dish or pair it with crusty bread for a light, satisfying main course. Perfect for those seeking quick, healthy, and vibrant recipe ideas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can canned kidney beans
- 1 15 oz can canned chickpeas
- 1 15 oz can canned cut green beans
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans thoroughly in a colander. Set aside to dry while preparing the other ingredients.
Dice the red bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces.
Finely chop half of the red onion.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, chickpeas, green beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper according to preference.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or enjoy as a main course with crusty bread!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1617 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.7 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5002 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.2 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.6 g | 199% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.8 g | ||
| Protein | 57.2 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 501 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 22.0 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 3383 mg | 72% | |
*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.
