Three Can Bean Salad

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly simple, this Three Can Bean Salad is a quick and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or busy weeknight meals. Featuring three pantry staples—kidney beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), and green beans—this salad is tossed with a medley of crisp red bell pepper, red onion, celery, and fresh parsley for a vibrant bite in every forkful. A tangy-sweet vinaigrette made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together, creating a dish that's as wholesome as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and even better after a few hours in the refrigerator, this no-cook recipe is a go-to option for make-ahead meals. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing addition to your table. Keywords: Three Can Bean Salad, bean salad recipe, easy side dish, picnic recipes, healthy no-cook meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

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 garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 1 15-ounce can Canned green beans
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 pieces Celery stalks
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and green beans under cold water. Set aside to allow excess water to drain completely.

Step 2

Finely dice the red onion, celery stalks, and red bell pepper. Chop the fresh parsley into small pieces.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, green beans, red onion, celery, red bell pepper, and parsley.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the vinaigrette over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, let it sit overnight.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1744.3 grams (1744.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1654

Total Fat 68.00g	87%
Saturated Fat 10.60g	53%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4317mg	188%
Total Carbohydrate 204.90g	75%
Dietary Fiber 57.90g	207%
Total Sugars 45.40g
Protein 58.50g	117%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 522mg	40%
Iron 23mg	128%
Potassium 3691mg	79%

*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: 36.7%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 49.2%