Sweet N Sour Bean Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious Sweet N Sour Bean Salad, a refreshing medley of green beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas tossed with crisp red bell pepper, zesty red onion, and aromatic parsley. This wholesome salad is elevated by a tangy-sweet dressing made with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist), and Dijon mustard, delivering a perfect balance of flavors in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, including a quick blanch for the green beans, this make-ahead dish is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or serving as a chilled side at summer gatherings. Packed with protein, veggies, and bold flavors, this no-cook bean salad is a healthy, gluten-free, and customizable delight that’s sure to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 400 grams kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 400 grams chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium red onion, finely diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 30 grams fresh parsley, chopped
- 60 ml apple cider vinegar
- 45 ml olive oil
- 30 ml honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 15 ml Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 2-3 minutes until they are tender yet crisp. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained kidney beans, chickpeas, blanched green beans, diced red onion, red bell pepper, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss everything together until well coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a good toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.8 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4512 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.9 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 65.6 g | 234% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.7 g | ||
| Protein | 66.8 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 536 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 24.5 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 3873 mg | 82% | |
*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.
