Confetti Bean Salad

Bursting with color and flavor, this Confetti Bean Salad is a vibrant medley of black beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans mixed with a rainbow of freshly diced bell peppers and red onion. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, and a hint of cumin, this dish is a perfect blend of tangy and sweet with a subtle kick of spice. Fresh parsley and cilantro add a fragrant, herbaceous touch, while a quick prep time of just 20 minutes makes it an ideal choice for potlucks, picnics, or meal prep. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a protein-packed side dish or a light, refreshing main course. Healthy, colorful, and delicious, this easy bean salad recipe is everything you need for a crowd-pleasing dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely diced
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 clove minced garlic

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans after rinsing and draining them well.

Step 2

Add the diced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, as well as the finely diced red onion to the bowl with the beans.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the chopped parsley and cilantro for a fresh, herbaceous flavor.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and gently toss everything until evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning, adding a little more salt or lime juice if desired.

Step 7

Cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy as a hearty side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2047.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2202.0

Total Fat 72.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3273.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 306.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 88.1g	0%
Total Sugars 60.2g
Protein 95.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 746.6mg	0%
Iron 35.0mg	0%
Potassium 5270.4mg	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: 29.0%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 54.2%