Colonel Sanders Bean Salad

Brighten up your next meal with the vibrant and flavorful Colonel Sanders Bean Salad, a healthy and hearty dish that's perfect for any gathering or meal prep. This colorful medley combines crisp-tender green beans, protein-packed kidney beans, and chickpeas with the crunch of red bell peppers and the zest of finely chopped red onions. Tossed in a tangy-sweet apple cider vinegar dressing with notes of honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic, every bite is bursting with bold flavors and wholesome goodness. Ready in just 20 minutes and served chilled, this bean salad is a quick and easy side dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or a refreshing lunch option, this make-ahead recipe ensures the flavors deepen with time, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Green beans
• 1 cup Kidney beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and blanch the green beans by cooking them for 3 minutes, then immediately transferring them to an ice water bath to retain their bright green color and crisp texture. Drain well and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped parsley.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Before serving, give the salad a good toss and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1037.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1073.3

Total Fat 37.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2304.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.9g	0%
Total Sugars 44.5g
Protein 41.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 404.3mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 2804.4mg	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: 30.2%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 54.6%