Three Bean Salad Low Fat

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious Three Bean Salad—low fat, high flavor, and ready in just 15 minutes! This classic recipe gets a healthy twist with a light yet tangy dressing made from apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. A trio of protein-packed beans—kidney, garbanzo, and green beans—combine with crisp red onion and fresh parsley for a refreshing crunch in every bite. Perfect as a chilled side dish or a quick prep-ahead meal, this heart-healthy salad delivers big on taste without the extra calories. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and full of fiber, it's the ultimate wholesome addition to your next potluck, picnic, or weeknight dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup canned green beans, drained
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, green beans, red onion, and parsley. Toss to mix evenly.

Step 2

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the bean mixture. Use a large spoon to gently toss everything together, ensuring all the beans are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more vinegar for tanginess or honey for sweetness.

Step 5

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. This step is optional but highly recommended.

Step 6

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	969.6 grams (969.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	750

Total Fat 21.20g	27%
Saturated Fat 2.90g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2534mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 110.80g	40%
Dietary Fiber 31.30g	112%
Total Sugars 23.30g
Protein 32.20g	64%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 411mg	32%
Iron 16mg	88%
Potassium 2263mg	48%

*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: 25.0%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 58.1%