Three Bean Salad with Fresh Cilantro and Walla Walla Onion
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly zesty, this Three Bean Salad with Fresh Cilantro and Walla Walla Onion is a nutritious and colorful side dish that's ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring a trio of kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and green beans, this salad is elevated with the sweet, mild flavor of finely diced Walla Walla onion and a burst of herbaceous freshness from chopped cilantro. The light and tangy vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together for a perfectly balanced dish. Whether you're looking for a quick picnic staple, a healthy side for weeknight dinners, or a crowd-pleasing potluck offering, this chilled bean salad is simple, satisfying, and packed with wholesome flavor.
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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 Walla Walla onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and green beans.
Add the finely diced Walla Walla onion and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the beans. Gently toss to mix.
In a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Pour the vinaigrette over the bean mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper, if necessary.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss to redistribute the dressing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 49.3 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2434 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.8 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.1 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1831 mg | 39% | |
*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.
