Baba's Three Bean Salad

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly satisfying, Baba's Three Bean Salad is a timeless dish packed with protein and flavor. Featuring a wholesome trio of kidney beans, chickpeas, and crisp green beans, this salad is elevated with the tangy kick of red wine vinegar, a hint of honey sweetness, and the bold zest of Dijon mustard. Red onion and fresh parsley bring vibrant color and crunch, while a homemade olive oil dressing ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it's a perfect make-ahead option for picnics, potlucks, or healthy weekday meals. Serve it chilled for a refreshing, nutrient-dense side dish or light main course that will delight your taste buds.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans
• 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 1 15-ounce can canned green beans
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt and preservatives. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl along with the chopped fresh parsley.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the beans and vegetables in the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Toss everything gently but thoroughly to ensure the beans are evenly coated in the dressing.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and taste for seasoning. Adjust with additional salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(178.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	434.2

Total Fat 43.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1308.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	0%
Total Sugars 3.0g
Protein 1.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 47.5mg	0%
Iron 1.4mg	0%
Potassium 271.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 91.0%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 7.7%