Super Easy and Quick Three Bean Salad
Brighten up your table with this Super Easy and Quick Three Bean Salad, a flavorful and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion! Packed with canned kidney beans, black beans, and green beans, this recipe delivers a trio of hearty textures and plant-based protein in just 10 minutes of prep time. Tossed with a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, and finished with fresh parsley and crisp red onion, this salad strikes the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory. Ideal as a light side dish or meal prep staple, this no-cook recipe is simple, versatile, and a healthy crowd-pleaser. Plus, it only gets better after some refrigeration, making it the ultimate make-ahead salad for busy weeknights or summer gatherings!
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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, finely chopped red onion
- 0.25 cup, chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 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 green beans thoroughly using a colander.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained beans, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or vinegar to taste.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, though it can be served immediately if you're short on time.
Give the salad a quick toss before serving and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.2 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 197 mg | 4% | |
*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.
