Prize Winning Bean Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Prize Winning Bean Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Packed with a trio of protein-rich beans—kidney beans, black beans, and chickpeas—this healthy salad is elevated by vibrant veggies like sweet corn, crisp cucumber, red bell pepper, and a touch of zesty red onion. A simple yet tangy homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey ties everything together, creating a perfectly balanced dish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy bean salad is a refreshing, make-ahead side dish that's perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or meal prep. Serve it chilled for a nutritious, flavor-packed bite that will have everyone asking for the recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) canned kidney beans
• 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans
• 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 1 cup (frozen or canned) sweet corn kernels
• 1 medium-sized red bell pepper
• 1 medium-sized cucumber
• 0.5 medium-sized red onion
• 0.5 cup (chopped) fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned kidney beans, black beans, and chickpeas thoroughly under cold running water. Set them aside to drain completely while preparing the vegetables.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper, cucumber, and half of the red onion into small, evenly-sized pieces for a balanced texture.

Step 3

Finely chop the fresh parsley and set it aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained beans, corn kernels, diced vegetables, and chopped parsley. Use a large spoon to gently toss everything together.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will be your dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Use a large spoon to toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar as needed to suit your preference.

Step 8

Cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Step 9

Before serving, give the salad a final toss. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2003.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2154.4

Total Fat 56.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5743.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 331.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 97.4g	0%
Total Sugars 53.7g
Protein 98.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 589.9mg	0%
Iron 32.9mg	0%
Potassium 5571.8mg	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: 22.9%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 59.3%