Sugar-Free Three Bean Salad

Fresh, vibrant, and completely guilt-free, this Sugar-Free Three Bean Salad is the ultimate healthy side dish for any occasion. Packed with a trio of nutrient-rich green beans, chickpeas, and kidney beans, this recipe is a wholesome twist on the classic, ditching sugar for a zesty, homemade dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Finely diced red onion, crunchy celery, and fresh parsley add bursts of flavor and texture to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes with minimal prep, this colorful salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a refreshing make-ahead meal. Serve it chilled or at room temperature and enjoy a protein-packed, vegan-friendly dish that's as delicious as it is nourishing.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Green beans
• 1 cup Chickpeas (canned, drained, and rinsed)
• 1 cup Kidney beans (canned, drained, and rinsed)
• 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup Celery (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (fresh, chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green.

Step 2

Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes, then drain and pat dry.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, red onion, celery, and parsley.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(776.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1038.4

Total Fat 50.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2145.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.7g	0%
Total Sugars 19.3g
Protein 36.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 286.8mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 1873.1mg	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: 42.7%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 43.6%