Three Bean Salad Low Fat
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious Three Bean Salad—low fat, high flavor, and ready in just 15 minutes! This classic recipe gets a healthy twist with a light yet tangy dressing made from apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. A trio of protein-packed beans—kidney, garbanzo, and green beans—combine with crisp red onion and fresh parsley for a refreshing crunch in every bite. Perfect as a chilled side dish or a quick prep-ahead meal, this heart-healthy salad delivers big on taste without the extra calories. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and full of fiber, it's the ultimate wholesome addition to your next potluck, picnic, or weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned green beans, drained
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, green beans, red onion, and parsley. Toss to mix evenly.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture. Use a large spoon to gently toss everything together, ensuring all the beans are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more vinegar for tanginess or honey for sweetness.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. This step is optional but highly recommended.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 574 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 429 mg | 9% | |
*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.
