Three Bean Salad with Vinegar Dressing

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    5 (1 cup servings)

  • Calories

    183 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Salad

  • Cuisine

    Vegan, gluten-free

Three Bean Salad with Vinegar Dressing

A healthier take on an old classic! This three bean salad with a sweet & tangy vinegar dressing is made lighter with no oil or refined sugar.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 oz. fresh green beans (about 2 cups cut)
  • 15 oz. can garbanzo beans
  • 15 oz. can kidney beans
  • 1/3 cup red onion
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley (or cilantro)
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh dill

For the vinegar dressing:

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (or up to 1/3 cup)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. salt (more/less to taste)
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Instructions

  1. Prepare green beans: Trim and cut green beans into about 1-inch pieces. Cook green beans for 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender.* Then rinse with cold water. Drain and pat dry.
  2. Add green beans to a large bowl. Add garbanzo beans and kidney beans (rinsed and drained). Finely dice red onion, and roughly chop herbs. Add to bowl.
  3. Make the dressing: combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk.
  4. Pour dressing over salad and stir well to combine. Adjust flavors as desired. (More salt, herbs, sweetness, vinegar, etc.)

Notes

  • *To cook green beans: I steam/sauté mine in a covered skillet over medium-high heat with a little water. (Or you can simply boil them.)
  • *To cook green beans: I steam/sauté mine in a covered skillet over medium-high heat with a little water. (Or you can simply boil them.)
  • Serving: You can serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours for best flavor. Be sure to stir again before serving as some dressing will settle at the bottom.
  • Serving: You can serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours for best flavor. Be sure to stir again before serving as some dressing will settle at the bottom.
  • Yield: Recipe makes about 5 cups salad.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 183kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Potassium 495mg (14%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 535IU (11%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 86mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5(1 cup servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 183 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 183kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Potassium 495mg 11%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 535IU 11%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 86mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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