Mom's Sweet and Sour Bean Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, Mom's Sweet and Sour Bean Salad is a timeless crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a refreshing side dish. Featuring a medley of tender-crisp green beans, hearty kidney beans, protein-packed chickpeas, and a colorful blend of red onion, bell pepper, and celery, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Tossed in a tangy-sweet vinaigrette made with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and a hint of sugar, every bite offers a delightful balance of flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes with minimal prep and a quick chill time, this make-ahead bean salad ensures the dressing soaks in for maximum flavor. Garnished with chopped parsley for a fresh, herbaceous touch, it’s a naturally vegetarian, protein-rich dish that can be served chilled as a light meal or flavorful complement to your favorite entrees.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Green beans (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 cup Kidney beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup Chickpeas (canned, rinsed and drained)
• 0.5 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup Celery (diced)
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.33 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked green beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, red onion, celery, and red bell pepper.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until the sugar has dissolved and the dressing is smooth.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, let it sit overnight.

Step 6

Before serving, give the salad a stir, garnish with chopped parsley, and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a side dish or enjoy as a light meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1340.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1562.8

Total Fat 63.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3154.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.1g	0%
Total Sugars 99.2g
Protein 43.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 396.9mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 2805.2mg	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: 36.2%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 53.0%