Three Bean Salad with Fresh Cilantro and Walla Walla Onion

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly zesty, this Three Bean Salad with Fresh Cilantro and Walla Walla Onion is a nutritious and colorful side dish that's ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring a trio of kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and green beans, this salad is elevated with the sweet, mild flavor of finely diced Walla Walla onion and a burst of herbaceous freshness from chopped cilantro. The light and tangy vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together for a perfectly balanced dish. Whether you're looking for a quick picnic staple, a healthy side for weeknight dinners, or a crowd-pleasing potluck offering, this chilled bean salad is simple, satisfying, and packed with wholesome flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Canned green beans, drained
• 0.5 cup Walla Walla onion, finely diced
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (or to taste)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and green beans.

Step 2

Add the finely diced Walla Walla onion and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the beans. Gently toss to mix.

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.

Step 4

Pour the vinaigrette over the bean mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper, if necessary.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss to redistribute the dressing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1002.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1013.7

Total Fat 49.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2433.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.1g	0%
Total Sugars 35.4g
Protein 31.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 297.0mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 1831.2mg	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: 42.1%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 45.9%