Not Your Grandma's Three Bean Salad

Elevate your potluck game with "Not Your Grandma's Three Bean Salad," a vibrant and modern twist on a time-honored classic. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines the hearty textures of chickpeas, kidney beans, and green beans with the crisp crunch of red bell peppers and the zesty bite of red onion, creating a medley of flavors and colors. Tossed in a tangy, homemade vinaigrette made from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this salad is a perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet. Fresh parsley adds a burst of herbal freshness, while a quick prep time of just 15 minutes makes this dish both effortless and elegant. Ideal for meal prep, picnics, or as a refreshing side dish, this salad tastes even better after marinating overnight. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for the ultimate versatile, plant-based delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas
• 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans
• 1 15-ounce can canned green beans
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas, kidney beans, and green beans. Set them aside in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and fresh parsley, then add them to the bowl with the beans and bell pepper.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld. It's even better if left overnight!

Step 7

Give the salad a quick toss before serving and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1636.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1621.6

Total Fat 69.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5010.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.9g	0%
Total Sugars 41.9g
Protein 57.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 519.5mg	0%
Iron 22.6mg	0%
Potassium 3499.8mg	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: 38.0%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 48.1%