Three Bean Medley
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Three Bean Medley is the perfect addition to your table, whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or prepping a quick weekday lunch. Featuring a nutritious trio of green beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas, this vibrant salad is paired with crunchy red bell pepper, crisp red onion, and a zesty, homemade dressing of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. The green beans are blanched to tender-crisp perfection, locking in their vibrant color and texture, while the medley is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of herbal freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes and served chilled or at room temperature, this protein-packed side dish is as versatile as it is easy to make. Perfect for vegetarians and lovers of wholesome, healthy recipes alike, this Three Bean Medley will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 cup canned kidney beans
- 1 cup canned chickpeas
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set them aside.
Rinse and drain the canned kidney beans and chickpeas. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and finely chop the red onion. Mince the garlic and chop the parsley.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, red bell pepper, and red onion. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the medley and gently toss again to combine.
Allow the Three Bean Medley to sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb the flavors before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.8 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 561 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 466 mg | 10% | |
*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.
