Three Bean and Tomato Salad

Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with nutrition, the Three Bean and Tomato Salad is a quick and easy recipe perfect for any occasion. This colorful salad combines hearty kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans with juicy grape or cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a beautifully textured bite. Coated in a tangy homemade vinaigrette featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, every forkful delivers a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this protein-packed dish can be served as a refreshing side or as a wholesome, light meal. Plus, it’s perfect for meal prep, as the flavors intensify when chilled for a few hours. Keywords: three bean salad, healthy side dish, tomato salad, easy no-cook recipe, vegetarian salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans
• 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 1 15-ounce can canned green beans
• 1.5 cups grape or cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans. Set them aside to remove excess water.

Step 2

Halve the grape or cherry tomatoes and place them into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Finely dice the red onion and chop the fresh parsley. Add both to the mixing bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 5

Add the drained and rinsed beans to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients, then pour the vinaigrette over the mixture.

Step 6

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and ensure the beans and vegetables are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.

Step 7

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if necessary.

Step 8

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Serve the Three Bean and Tomato Salad as a side dish, or enjoy it as a light, protein-packed meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1679.3 grams (1679.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1445

Total Fat 52.70g	68%
Saturated Fat 8.20g	41%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4132mg	180%
Total Carbohydrate 189.00g	69%
Dietary Fiber 55.70g	199%
Total Sugars 32.30g
Protein 58.00g	116%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 478mg	37%
Iron 22mg	123%
Potassium 3369mg	72%

*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: 32.4%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 51.7%