Deluxe Three Bean Salad

Bright, zesty, and packed with plant-based protein, this Deluxe Three Bean Salad is the perfect balance of freshness and flavor for any meal. Featuring a colorful medley of kidney beans, chickpeas, and crisp green beans, it's elevated with the crunchy sweetness of red bell pepper, the tangy bite of red onion, and a pop of fresh parsley. A simple yet irresistible homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic ties it all together, delivering a delightful tangy-sweet flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s ideal for meal prep, picnics, or potlucks. Serve this hearty, chilled bean salad as a nutritious side dish or pair it with crusty bread for a light, satisfying main course. Perfect for those seeking quick, healthy, and vibrant recipe ideas!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz can canned kidney beans
• 1 15 oz can canned chickpeas
• 1 15 oz can canned cut green beans
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 clove (minced) garlic
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans thoroughly in a colander. Set aside to dry while preparing the other ingredients.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Finely chop half of the red onion.

Step 4

Roughly chop the fresh parsley and set aside.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper according to preference.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve chilled as a side dish or enjoy as a main course with crusty bread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1622.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1617.1

Total Fat 69.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5002.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.6g	0%
Total Sugars 41.8g
Protein 57.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 501.1mg	0%
Iron 22.0mg	0%
Potassium 3382.8mg	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: 38.0%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 48.1%