Eureka Marinated Bean Salad

Bright, fresh, and packed with vibrant flavors, the Eureka Marinated Bean Salad is a delightful twist on a classic three-bean salad. This easy-to-make dish combines hearty chickpeas, kidney beans, and cannellini beans with crunchy celery, sweet red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made with apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and extra-virgin olive oil. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, it's perfect for busy weeknights or a nutritious make-ahead side for picnics, potlucks, and lunchboxes. Every bite is bursting with protein, fiber, and bright, herby notes of parsley, making this salad both satisfying and wholesome. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing, flavor-packed experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas
• 1 can (15 oz) canned kidney beans
• 1 can (15 oz) canned cannellini beans
• 1 small red onion
• 2 celery stalks
• 0.5 cup (chopped) parsley
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove (minced) garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas, kidney beans, and cannellini beans in a colander under cold water. Set aside to drain thoroughly.

Step 2

Dice the small red onion, chop the celery stalks into small slices, and dice the red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the parsley.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained beans, diced onion, celery, red bell pepper, and chopped parsley.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well blended and emulsified.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to marry.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a good stir to redistribute the dressing. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1670.8 grams (1670.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1922

Total Fat 71.30g	91%
Saturated Fat 9.70g	49%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4729mg	206%
Total Carbohydrate 251.40g	91%
Dietary Fiber 68.30g	244%
Total Sugars 38.40g
Protein 76.60g	153%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 573mg	44%
Iron 28mg	155%
Potassium 4378mg	93%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.8%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 51.5%