Hellman's Italian Bean Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and Mediterranean-inspired flavors, Hellman’s Italian Bean Salad is a refreshingly zesty dish perfect for any occasion. This protein-packed salad combines canned kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and blanched green beans with crunchy red bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny black olives for a harmonious blend of textures. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing made with Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a hint of garlic and oregano, this chilled salad is as flavorful as it is nutritious. Ready in just 20 minutes with minimal prep, it makes an ideal side dish or light main course that’s perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners. Garnished with fresh parsley, this Italian-inspired bean salad is the perfect way to elevate your mealtime game.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 oz canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
• 0.25 cup Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Bring a small pot of water to a boil and blanch the fresh green beans for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and transfer to an ice water bath to cool completely. Drain again and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, blanched green beans, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and black olives.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to thoroughly coat the ingredients with the dressing.

Step 5

Sprinkle fresh parsley over the salad and mix lightly.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1577.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1770.5

Total Fat 97.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 19.7mg	0%
Sodium 3548.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 183.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.4g	0%
Total Sugars 31.5g
Protein 52.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 425.1mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 3218.3mg	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: 48.2%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 40.2%