Marinated Bean Salad

Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Marinated Bean Salad is a quick and nutritious dish that's perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a refreshing side to your meal. Packed with three types of beans—kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans—this salad gets a vibrant crunch from fresh bell peppers and red onion, while a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey ties everything together. This no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and features a marination step that enhances the flavors, making it even more delicious as it sits. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile, plant-based option that's high in protein, full of texture, and wonderfully colorful.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) canned kidney beans
• 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas
• 1 can (15 oz) canned green beans
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans under cold water to remove excess salt and preservatives.

Step 2

Transfer the beans into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper and yellow bell pepper into small pieces. Finely chop the red onion. Add the chopped vegetables to the bowl with the beans.

Step 4

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the bean mixture.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Cover the bowl and let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to combine. For the best flavor, let it marinate for up to 4 hours.

Step 8

Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss to redistribute the dressing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1866.2 grams (1866.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1715

Total Fat 70.10g	90%
Saturated Fat 10.60g	53%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5009mg	218%
Total Carbohydrate 214.70g	78%
Dietary Fiber 58.00g	207%
Total Sugars 43.70g
Protein 59.80g	120%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 527mg	41%
Iron 23mg	127%
Potassium 3859mg	82%

*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: 36.5%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 49.7%