Dieter's Marinated Bean Salad

Bright, flavorful, and delightfully nutritious, Dieter’s Marinated Bean Salad is the perfect addition to your healthy eating routine. Brimming with protein-packed kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans, this vibrant salad gains a burst of freshness from crisp red bell pepper, zesty red onion, and fragrant parsley. The star of the dish is the tangy homemade vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for a balanced sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe caters perfectly to busy days, offering a make-ahead dish that tastes even better after marinating. Serve it chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light, satisfying main course. This bean salad is a wholesome, crowd-pleasing option for picnics, meal prep, or anyone seeking a flavorful, low-calorie delight! Optimize your meals with this easy and delicious recipe bursting with heart-healthy ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes and add it to the bowl.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl along with the chopped parsley.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well to create the vinaigrette.

Step 5

Pour the vinaigrette over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover the salad and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a side dish or enjoy it as a light and healthy main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1620.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1540.4

Total Fat 67.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4239.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.2g
Protein 57.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 466.6mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 3113.8mg	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: 38.9%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 46.5%