Three Bean Salad Edamame Black Beans Black Eyed Peas
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Three Bean Salad featuring edamame, black beans, and black-eyed peas. Bursting with flavor and nutrition, this colorful dish is tossed with crisp red bell peppers, zesty red onion, and fresh parsley, then drizzled with a tangy-sweet, homemade dressing made from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist), and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect as a light meal, a refreshing side dish, or a quick meal prep option. Packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and wholesome goodness, it’s a healthy, versatile dish that’s guaranteed to impress at picnics, potlucks, or your weekday dinner table. Serve it chilled and let the flavors shine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup edamame (shelled, cooked)
- 1 cup black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
- 1 cup black-eyed peas (canned, rinsed, and drained)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 medium red onion (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked edamame, black beans, black-eyed peas, diced red bell pepper, and finely diced red onion.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the bean mixture for freshness and an extra touch of flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if desired.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light, refreshing meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.0 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2205 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.5 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.5 g | 134% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.2 g | ||
| Protein | 56.0 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 437 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2933 mg | 62% | |
*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.
