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Three Bean Salad
5 from 9 votes

Three Bean Salad

A healthy, colorful salad made with green beans and two kinds of kidney beans, bell pepper, onion and a bright dressing. A flavorful side dish and nice change from the classic side salad.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
19 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 12 oz. green beans ends trimmed, diced into 1 1/2-inch pieces, fresh
  • 1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans rinsed and drained well, dark
  • 1 (15 oz) can red kidney bean rinsed and drained well, light variety
  • 1 bell pepper seeded and chopped, yellow
  • 1/2 cup red onion rinsed under warm water and drained, chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh

Instructions

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  1. In a small mixing bowl or jar whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard and salt, set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile fill a medium mixing bowl with ice and water and set aside. 
  3. Once water is boiling, add green beans and allow to boil about 3 - 4 minutes until tender. Drain and immediately transfer to ice water. Let rest for a few seconds then drain well.
  4. Add green beans, dark and light red kidney beans, bell pepper, red onion and parsley to a salad bowl. 
  5. Whisk dressing mixture until well combined then pour over salad. Toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Give the salad a good stir before serving to redistribute the dressing.
  • Homemade three bean salad will last 3 to 5 days in the fridge. Keep in mind that it's best when enjoyed within 24 hours of making it.