Dad's Cold Bean Salad

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly zesty, "Dad's Cold Bean Salad" is the ultimate no-cook, flavor-packed dish perfect for any occasion. Loaded with a trifecta of protein-rich black beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans, this wholesome salad gets a burst of juiciness from cherry tomatoes, crispness from diced cucumber, and a sharp bite from red onion. Tossed in a tangy, homemade vinaigrette featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, this refreshing salad offers balanced flavors in every bite. Quick to prep in just 15 minutes and ideal for meal prep or potlucks, this vibrant dish can be served chilled as a hearty side or a nutritious main course. Bursting with fiber, plant-based protein, and fresh herbs, this bean salad is a delicious way to eat the rainbow!

Nutriscore Rating: 90/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz (1 can) canned black beans
• 15 oz (1 can) canned kidney beans
• 15 oz (1 can) canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium-sized cucumber
• 0.5 medium-sized red onion
• 0.25 cup, chopped parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans under cold water. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber (optional), dice it into small pieces, and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Finely dice the red onion and add it to the mixture.

Step 5

Chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 7

Pour the vinaigrette over the bean salad and toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve cold as a side dish or a light, healthy main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(19730.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	21909.8

Total Fat 196.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 49435.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 3796.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1296.4g	0%
Total Sugars 218.4g
Protein 1320.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 7177.2mg	0%
Iron 431.9mg	0%
Potassium 65310.2mg	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: 7.9%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 68.3%