Finally Found Four Bean Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors, bold flavors, and wholesome ingredients, the "Finally Found Four Bean Salad" is a must-try dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Featuring a hearty medley of kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas, and green beans, this protein-packed salad is paired with crunchy red bell pepper, zesty red onion, and fresh parsley for a refreshing bite. Tossed in a tangy-sweet vinaigrette made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist), this salad is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Perfect as a chilled side dish for summer barbecues or a light, make-ahead meal for busy weekdays, this four-bean salad is a no-cook recipe that makes healthy eating effortless and delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Canned kidney beans
• 1 cup Canned black beans
• 1 cup Canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 1 cup Canned green beans
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan version)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas, and green beans. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Deseed and finely dice the red bell pepper. Add it to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel and finely chop the red onion. Add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Roughly chop the fresh parsley and add it to the mixture.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 6

Pour the vinaigrette over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently until everything is well coated.

Step 7

Let the salad rest for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, refrigerate for an hour before serving.

Step 8

Serve cold or at room temperature as a side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1201.6 grams (1201.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1440

Total Fat 63.80g	82%
Saturated Fat 9.90g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3306mg	144%
Total Carbohydrate 170.40g	62%
Dietary Fiber 50.60g	181%
Total Sugars 36.60g
Protein 48.70g	97%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 347mg	27%
Iron 18mg	98%
Potassium 2802mg	60%

*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: 39.6%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 47.0%