Three Bean Salad
Three Bean Salad combines fresh green beans, creamy red and white beans with a tangy vinaigrette, for a perfect quick and heathy side dish! The vibrant flavors and crunchy texture make it a favorite at potlucks, family parties or as a light lunch. Plus, it's packed with protein and fiber, making it as nutritious as it is tasty.
Servings: 6
Calories: 106kcal
Ingredients
- 1 15.5 oz can dark red kidney beans - drained and rinsed
- 1 15.5 oz can cannelloni beans - drained and rinsed
- 2 cups blanched green bean - cut into bite size pieces
- ½ cup red onion - diced
- ½ cup celery - cleaned and diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley - chopped
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon - juiced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- In a measuring cup, mix together oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a medium size bowl, add red beans, cannelloni beans, green beans, onion and celery. Pour dressing over beans and veggies. Sprinkle on parsley. Toss to coat. Can be stored in refrigerator until ready to serve. Is best enjoyed at room temperature.
- Pour dressing over beans and veggies. Sprinkle on parsley. Toss to coat.
Notes
Recipe Variations:
- Swap the cannelloni beans for chickpeas (garbanzos) or black beans.
- You can use apple cider vinegar instead of red wine vinegar for a slightly different flavor. You can add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the dressing for a little more oomph.
- And if you must have a sweet dressing, try adding ½ a teaspoon of honey to the dressing.
- Feel free to add in more veggies like cucumbers or bell peppers.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water and set it nearby.
- Drop the green beans into the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove them and immediately put them in the bowl of ice water for at least 15 seconds.
- Drain them and dry them completely before adding the salad.
- Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg