Mother in Law Three Bean Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Mother-in-Law Three Bean Salad, the perfect side dish for any occasion! This no-cook recipe combines the hearty trio of kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans with the fresh crunch of celery, diced red onion, and a burst of parsley. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, every bite is packed with zesty, savory satisfaction. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or quick, healthy meals. Serve it chilled to let the bold, harmonious flavors truly shine!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup canned green beans, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
• 0.5 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans.

Step 2

Add the diced red onion, sliced celery, and chopped parsley to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and mix well until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1048.2 grams (1048.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1044

Total Fat 49.70g	64%
Saturated Fat 7.50g	38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2717mg	118%
Total Carbohydrate 119.20g	43%
Dietary Fiber 33.80g	121%
Total Sugars 24.70g
Protein 34.00g	68%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 327mg	25%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 2063mg	44%

*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: 42.2%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 45.0%