My Three Bean Salad No Sugar
Brighten up your meals with this healthy and flavorful Three Bean Salad, completely free of added sugar! Packed with vibrant green beans, hearty kidney beans, and protein-rich chickpeas, this refreshing dish is elevated with a zesty homemade vinaigrette made from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and fresh garlic. A touch of red onion and parsley adds a burst of freshness and color, while a quick 30-minute chill blends the bold flavors beautifully. Perfect as a chilled side dish or a light stand-alone meal, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for meal prep, summer picnics, or any occasion when you’re craving a wholesome, no-sugar twist on a classic bean salad. Ready in just 20 minutes and loaded with nutrients, it’s a simple yet satisfying dish that’s as delicious as it is nutritious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Green beans
- 1 cup Kidney beans, canned
- 1 cup Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), canned
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, fresh
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry.
Rinse and drain the canned kidney beans and chickpeas. Set aside.
Finely dice the red onion and chop the parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Add the green beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, red onion, and parsley to the bowl with the vinaigrette. Toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or enjoy as a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1065 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.5 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2455 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.9 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.5 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1932 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.
