Mandarin Orange Bean Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Mandarin Orange Bean Salad, a vibrant fusion of sweet and savory flavors that's as nutritious as it is delicious! Packed with protein-rich kidney beans, black beans, and garbanzo beans, this salad gets a zesty twist from juicy mandarin oranges and a colorful crunch from diced red bell pepper. A tangy homemade vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties it all together, while chopped parsley and green onions add a fresh, herby finish. Perfect as a make-ahead dish, this no-cook salad is ready in just 15 minutes and makes a crowd-pleasing side or light main course. Serve it chilled for a healthy, gluten-free option that's bursting with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can canned kidney beans
- 1 15 oz can canned black beans
- 1 15 oz can canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 1 11 oz can mandarin oranges (canned in juice)
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the kidney beans, black beans, and garbanzo beans. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Drain the mandarin oranges and add them to the bowl with the beans.
Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add it to the mixing bowl.
Finely chop the green onions and fresh parsley. Add them to the bowl as well.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette dressing.
Pour the vinaigrette over the bean mixture and gently toss until everything is well-coated.
Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Give the salad one last toss before serving. Enjoy as a side dish or a light main course!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.0 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4544 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.0 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 92.8 g | 331% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.0 g | ||
| Protein | 91.4 g | 183% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 572 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 31.3 mg | 174% | |
| Potassium | 5072 mg | 108% | |
*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.
