Make Ahead Three Bean Salad
Elevate your meal prep game with this vibrant and tangy Make Ahead Three Bean Salad, a quick and healthy side dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weekly lunches. Packed with a medley of canned kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans, this refreshing salad is complemented by crisp celery, zesty red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The star of the dish is the homemade dressing—a harmonious blend of white vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of sugar—creating the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad only gets better as it chills, making it an ideal make-ahead recipe for effortless entertaining. Serve chilled for a protein-rich, satisfying bite that’s as colorful as it is flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can) canned kidney beans
- 15 oz (1 can) canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 15 oz (1 can) canned green beans, cut
- 0.5 medium, thinly sliced red onion
- 2 stalks, chopped celery
- 0.25 cup, chopped parsley
- 0.33 cup white vinegar
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans thoroughly and place them into a large mixing bowl.
Add the thinly sliced red onion, chopped celery, and parsley to the bowl with the beans.
In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until they are well combined and emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover the salad with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and taste. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2370 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.7 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.3 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 57.3 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 3239 mg | 69% | |
*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.
