Sweet N Sour Bean Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious Sweet N Sour Bean Salad, a refreshing medley of green beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas tossed with crisp red bell pepper, zesty red onion, and aromatic parsley. This wholesome salad is elevated by a tangy-sweet dressing made with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist), and Dijon mustard, delivering a perfect balance of flavors in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, including a quick blanch for the green beans, this make-ahead dish is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or serving as a chilled side at summer gatherings. Packed with protein, veggies, and bold flavors, this no-cook bean salad is a healthy, gluten-free, and customizable delight that’s sure to become a new favorite!
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Ingredients
- 300 grams green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 400 grams kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 400 grams chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium red onion, finely diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 30 grams fresh parsley, chopped
- 60 ml apple cider vinegar
- 45 ml olive oil
- 30 ml honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 15 ml Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 2-3 minutes until they are tender yet crisp. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained kidney beans, chickpeas, blanched green beans, diced red onion, red bell pepper, and chopped parsley.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss everything together until well coated.
Step 5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
Step 6
Before serving, give the salad a good toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Step 7
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1560.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1725.8 |
| Total Fat 58.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4511.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 243.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 65.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 67.7g | |
| Protein 66.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 535.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 24.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3872.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories