Description
Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this 3 Bean Salad is a nutritious addition to any meal. Combining crisp green beans, hearty kidney beans, and nutty chickpeas—all drizzled with a zesty dressing—this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients. Perfect for gatherings or as a quick meal prep option, it guarantees delightful crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for about 2 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine green beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, red onion, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes.
- In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg