Bev's Three Bean Salad
Bright, zesty, and effortlessly quick to prepare, Bev's Three Bean Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners. Featuring a vibrant trio of green beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas, this salad is elevated with the tangy sweetness of an apple cider vinegar and honey dressing, complemented by the sharp bite of thinly sliced red onion and the freshness of chopped parsley. A quick blanch of the green beans ensures a crisp-tender texture, while a simple marinade brings all the flavors together after chilling. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with protein and fiber, this refreshing salad can be served as a chilled side dish or a light main course. It's an easy, healthy, and flavorful option that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces) green beans
- 1 cup (canned, rinsed and drained) kidney beans
- 1 cup (canned, rinsed and drained) chickpeas
- 1 small (thinly sliced) red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water on the side.
Step 2
Add the green beans to the boiling water and blanch for 3 minutes, until just tender and vibrant green.
Step 3
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the green beans immediately to the ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 1-2 minutes and then drain well.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, red onion, and parsley.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Step 7
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Step 8
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (467.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 866.2 |
| Total Fat 49.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1495.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 88.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.8g | |
| Protein 22.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 177.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1024.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories