Three Bean Salad with Sweet and Sour Apricot Dressing
Brighten up your next gathering with this vibrant Three Bean Salad featuring a Sweet and Sour Apricot Dressing! This healthy and colorful recipe combines tender green beans, hearty kidney beans, and creamy chickpeas with the crunch of red onion and the fresh flavor of parsley. The star of the dish is the homemade apricot-infused dressing, blending fruity sweetness from dried apricots with tangy apple cider vinegar and a hint of Dijon mustard for depth. Quick to prepare and perfect served chilled, this salad is a versatile option for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish. Packed with plant-based protein, seasonal flair, and irresistible flavor, it's a must-try recipe for bean salad lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Green beans
- 200 grams Kidney beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 200 grams Chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 small Red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 6 pieces Dried apricots, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the blanched green beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, red onion, and parsley.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Stir in the finely chopped dried apricots into the dressing, allowing them to soften slightly.
Pour the apricot dressing over the bean mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a final toss, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.6 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2227 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.4 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.4 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.5 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 2404 mg | 51% | |
*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.
