Mixed Bean Salad

Bright, vibrant, and packed with plant-based protein, this Mixed Bean Salad is a quick and wholesome dish perfect for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Featuring a colorful medley of kidney beans, chickpeas, and black beans, paired with crisp bell peppers, red onion, and fresh parsley, this salad is as visually appealing as it is nutritious. Tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a touch of honey, each bite is an explosion of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly recipe is a versatile addition to picnics, potlucks, or meal preps. Serve it chilled as a refreshing side dish or a satisfying light entrée.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned kidney beans
• 15 oz canned chickpeas
• 15 oz canned black beans
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned kidney beans, chickpeas, and black beans in a colander under cold running water. Set aside to drain completely.

Step 2

Dice the red and yellow bell peppers into small cubes, discarding the seeds and membranes.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and fresh parsley.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained kidney beans, chickpeas, black beans, diced bell peppers, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the vinaigrette over the bean mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more salt or vinegar to suit your taste.

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1789.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2144.3

Total Fat 70.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4943.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 294.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 92.0g	0%
Total Sugars 37.7g
Protein 92.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 568.1mg	0%
Iron 30.8mg	0%
Potassium 5272.8mg	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: 29.1%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 54.0%