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Three Bean Salad

This delicious three bean salad is a quick and easy potluck salad or a side dish that takes 10 minutes to make. Tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing, it's the perfect accompaniment to so many mains.

Prep Time
10 mins
Resting time
30 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 229 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ red onion finely chopped
  • ½ English cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh, finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Dressing
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon honey or sweetener of choice
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Make the salad:
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  1. In a large mixing bowl, mix the 3 different types of beans, red onion, the cucumber, and parsley.
Make the dressing:
  1. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the dressing to the beans, and toss the salad to coat everything.
Chill and Serve:
  1. Transfer the salad to the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the beans to soak up the flavor of the dressing. Serve.

Notes

  • Drain and rinse the beans well to remove the salty and metallic flavors.
  • Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop.
  • The dressing can be made up to 5 days ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
  • I use honey instead of sugar to create that sweet-tangy flavor that is also healthier. It's a great alternative if you are looking for a no-sugar 3 bean salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 728mg (30%) Potassium 541mg (15%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 659IU (13%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229

% Daily Value*

Calories 229kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 728mg 30%
Potassium 541mg 12%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 659IU 13%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

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