Mandarin Orange Bean Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Mandarin Orange Bean Salad, a vibrant fusion of sweet and savory flavors that's as nutritious as it is delicious! Packed with protein-rich kidney beans, black beans, and garbanzo beans, this salad gets a zesty twist from juicy mandarin oranges and a colorful crunch from diced red bell pepper. A tangy homemade vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties it all together, while chopped parsley and green onions add a fresh, herby finish. Perfect as a make-ahead dish, this no-cook salad is ready in just 15 minutes and makes a crowd-pleasing side or light main course. Serve it chilled for a healthy, gluten-free option that's bursting with flavor!
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Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can canned kidney beans
- 1 15 oz can canned black beans
- 1 15 oz can canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 1 11 oz can mandarin oranges (canned in juice)
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Drain and rinse the kidney beans, black beans, and garbanzo beans. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Drain the mandarin oranges and add them to the bowl with the beans.
Step 3
Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add it to the mixing bowl.
Step 4
Finely chop the green onions and fresh parsley. Add them to the bowl as well.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette dressing.
Step 6
Pour the vinaigrette over the bean mixture and gently toss until everything is well-coated.
Step 7
Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Give the salad one last toss before serving. Enjoy as a side dish or a light main course!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1855.2 grams (1855.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2076 |
| Total Fat 54.00g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat 7.90g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4544mg | 198% |
| Total Carbohydrate 319.00g | 116% |
| Dietary Fiber 92.80g | 331% |
| Total Sugars 69.00g | |
| Protein 91.40g | 183% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 572mg | 44% |
| Iron 31mg | 174% |
| Potassium 5072mg | 108% |
Source of Calories