Oil Free Four Bean Salad

Fresh, flavorful, and entirely oil-free, this Four Bean Salad is the perfect guilt-free dish to elevate your next meal. Bursting with vibrant colors and textures, it combines tender black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, and crisp green beans with a crunchy mix of red onion, celery, and fresh parsley. The zesty dressing—made with apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard—adds a tangy-sweet kick without a drop of oil, making this salad as healthy as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes and served chilled, this protein-packed, plant-based recipe is an ideal side dish for barbecues, picnics, or a quick weekday lunch. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone looking for a nutritious, no-fuss option, this salad is as versatile as it is refreshing!

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) Canned black beans
• 1 can (15 oz) Canned kidney beans
• 1 can (15 oz) Canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 1 can (15 oz) Canned green beans
• 0.5 medium Red onion, finely diced
• 2 stalks Celery, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1.5 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Drain and rinse the black beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and green beans thoroughly under cold water. This helps remove excess sodium from the canned beans.

Step 2

2. Place the rinsed beans in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

3. Add the finely diced red onion, chopped celery, and parsley to the bowl with the beans. Toss gently to combine.

Step 4

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.

Step 5

5. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture. Stir gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

7. Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2037.2 grams (2037.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1704

Total Fat 13.60g	17%
Saturated Fat 2.40g	12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5808mg	253%
Total Carbohydrate 305.80g	111%
Dietary Fiber 99.10g	354%
Total Sugars 45.30g
Protein 95.90g	192%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 823mg	63%
Iron 36mg	202%
Potassium 5662mg	120%

*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: 7.1%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 70.7%