Heart-Healthy Three Bean Salad

Brighten up your meal plans with this vibrant and satisfying Heart-Healthy Three Bean Salad, a refreshing twist on the classic! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, kidney beans, and green beans, this wholesome dish is loaded with nutrients and flavor. Tossed with crunchy red bell pepper, zesty red onion, and fresh parsley, it's dressed in a tangy, homemade vinaigrette featuring extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and a hint of maple syrup for natural sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is perfect as a light lunch or a nutritious, plant-based side dish for any occasion. Plus, it's heart-healthy, vegetarian, and gluten-free, making it a versatile crowd-pleaser that's as good for your body as it is for your taste buds! Chill before serving to let the flavors meld together beautifully.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup canned green beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, kidney beans, and green beans. Set aside.

Step 2

Add the diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the beans.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 4

Pour the vinaigrette over the bean and vegetable mixture in the large bowl.

Step 5

Gently toss all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the vinaigrette.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if desired.

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or a standalone light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1064.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1116.0

Total Fat 49.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2272.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.5g	0%
Total Sugars 28.4g
Protein 40.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 440.1mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 2637.5mg	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: 14.3%

Carbs: 46.8%