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Easy Mixed Bean Salad

This delicious mixed bean salad combines fresh green beans, cucumber, and celery with chickpeas and red kidney beans tossed together with the simplest Dijon vinaigrette!

Prep Time
10 mins
refrigerating time
2 hrs
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 205 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the bean salad
  • 1 ounce can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 pound green beans cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 1 medium English cucumber seeded and chopped
For the vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic paste
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup minced flat leaf Italian parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of salted water (2 tablespoons per gallon) to boil and add the cut green beans. Cook until bright green but still crunchy (about 3 minutes). Shock the beans in ice water or run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. Place the green beans into a large bowl with the the cucumber, onions, beans, and celery.
  3. Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients. Taste test and adjust salt and pepper if required.
  4. Pour the vinaigrette onto the salad and mix well. The salad is best chilled in the fridge overnight but can be eaten right away. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Any type of beans can be used.  
  • It's best to refrigerate overnight so that the flavors meld together and become more intense.
  • Leftovers can be saved in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 205kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 34.6g (12%) Protein 8.2g (16%) Fat 4.8g (7%) Saturated Fat 0.7g (4%) Sodium 830mg (35%) Potassium 391mg (11%) Fiber 8.2g (33%) Sugar 12.2g (24%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 205

% Daily Value*

Calories 205kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 34.6g 12%
Protein 8.2g 16%
Fat 4.8g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 4%
Sodium 830mg 35%
Potassium 391mg 8%
Fiber 8.2g 33%
Sugar 12.2g 24%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.