Low Fat Cheap and Delicious Three Bean Salad
Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, this Low Fat Cheap and Delicious Three Bean Salad is the perfect healthy side dish or light meal. Made with an affordable combination of canned kidney, black, and green beans, plus vibrant red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh parsley, this recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing featuring apple cider vinegar, olive oil, a touch of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist), and Dijon mustard, it’s a tangy, slightly sweet delight. With just 15 minutes of prep, no cooking required, and the option to make it ahead for even deeper flavor, this chilled salad is as easy as it is budget-friendly. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simple meal preps, it’s a nutritious low-fat, high-protein dish your whole family will love!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) Canned kidney beans
- 1 can (15 oz) Canned black beans
- 1 can (15 oz) Canned green beans
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Open and rinse the canned kidney beans, black beans, and green beans thoroughly under cold running water. Pat them dry with paper towels or let them air-dry for a few minutes.
Peel and finely dice the red onion. Dice the red bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, black beans, green beans, diced onion, red bell pepper, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture in the large mixing bowl. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.
Cover the bowl and let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The salad can also be made a day in advance for even better flavor.
Serve chilled as a side dish or as a main dish for a light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1573 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.4 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5022 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.7 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 83.0 g | 296% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.9 g | ||
| Protein | 77.7 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 592 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 30.4 mg | 169% | |
| Potassium | 4718 mg | 100% | |
*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.
