Linda's Bean Salad

Linda's Bean Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed medley of black beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans, tossed with crisp red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. This quick and easy recipe features a tangy-sweet dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a touch of garlic, creating a flavor-packed dish that’s ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect as a chilled side dish or a light vegetarian main course, this nutritious salad is a crowd-pleaser for potlucks, picnics, and weeknight dinners. Healthy, colorful, and bursting with bold flavors, Linda's Bean Salad is a must-try for bean lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans
• 1 can (15 oz) canned kidney beans
• 1 can (15 oz) canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned black beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans thoroughly in a colander. Set aside to let excess water drain.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper and yellow bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely dice the red onion. Chop the fresh parsley.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, diced red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and parsley.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar with a lid, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the bean mixture in the large bowl. Toss everything together until the beans and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Serve chilled as a side dish or light vegetarian main dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1796.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2142.7

Total Fat 68.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4527.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 296.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 92.1g	0%
Total Sugars 37.9g
Protein 92.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 543.8mg	0%
Iron 31.2mg	0%
Potassium 5224.1mg	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: 28.3%

Protein: 17.0%

Carbs: 54.7%