Kathleens 3 Bean Salad
Brighten up your table with Kathleen’s 3 Bean Salad, a vibrant, nutrient-packed side dish that’s as delicious as it is easy to make. Featuring a trio of green beans, yellow wax beans, and hearty kidney beans, this salad is complemented by the crunch of finely chopped red onion and celery, as well as a fresh burst of parsley. The tangy apple cider vinegar dressing, lightly sweetened and spiced with Dijon mustard, ties everything together beautifully. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick blanching step to lock in those vivid colors, this chilled salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a refreshing accompaniment to any meal. Enjoy a healthy, flavor-packed dish that’s sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Green beans
- 1 cup Yellow wax beans
- 1 cup Canned kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 small Red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 stick Celery (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and yellow wax beans. Cut them into 1- to 2-inch pieces.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and yellow wax beans. Cook for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp, then immediately drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again after 2 minutes and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, yellow wax beans, kidney beans, red onion, celery, and fresh parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Serve chilled as a side dish or enjoy it on its own for a light, healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
674 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1830 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 281 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1924 mg | 41% | |
*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.
