Three Bean Salad Edamame Black Beans Black Eyed Peas

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Three Bean Salad featuring edamame, black beans, and black-eyed peas. Bursting with flavor and nutrition, this colorful dish is tossed with crisp red bell peppers, zesty red onion, and fresh parsley, then drizzled with a tangy-sweet, homemade dressing made from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist), and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect as a light meal, a refreshing side dish, or a quick meal prep option. Packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and wholesome goodness, it’s a healthy, versatile dish that’s guaranteed to impress at picnics, potlucks, or your weekday dinner table. Serve it chilled and let the flavors shine!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup edamame (shelled, cooked)
• 1 cup black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
• 1 cup black-eyed peas (canned, rinsed, and drained)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.5 medium red onion (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked edamame, black beans, black-eyed peas, diced red bell pepper, and finely diced red onion.

Step 2

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the bean mixture for freshness and an extra touch of flavor.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if desired.

Step 6

Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a side dish or a light, refreshing meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1058.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1216.1

Total Fat 56.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2204.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 132.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.5g	0%
Total Sugars 38.2g
Protein 56.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 437.0mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 2933.1mg	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: 40.1%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 42.1%