Sweet and Sour Bean Salad

Bright, zesty, and full of flavor, this Sweet and Sour Bean Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for picnics, potlucks, or meal prepping! Combining the hearty textures of garbanzo, kidney, and green beans with the crunch of red bell pepper, celery, and red onion, this salad is as refreshing as it is satisfying. A tangy-sweet dressing made with white vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of sugar perfectly ties the ingredients together, creating a dish that's both vibrant and well-balanced. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this make-ahead salad is served chilled for maximum flavor impact. Vegan, gluten-free, and loaded with nutrients, it’s a versatile and healthy side dish that complements any main course.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup canned green beans, drained
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup white vinegar
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, kidney beans, green beans, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, diced celery, and parsley.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is well emulsified.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and beans. Gently toss everything together to ensure all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.

Step 4

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight) to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Before serving, toss the salad again to redistribute the dressing and check the seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 6

Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1363.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1271.0

Total Fat 64.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2698.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.9g	0%
Total Sugars 50.8g
Protein 34.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 503.2mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 3042.0mg	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: 44.8%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 44.4%