Two Bean Salad

Brighten up your table with this refreshing and effortlessly simple Two Bean Salad, a perfect blend of vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients. Featuring tender kidney beans and crisp green beans, this colorful dish is elevated by the crunch of red bell pepper, the zing of red onion, and the herbal freshness of parsley. A tangy homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together for a delightful balance of sweet and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes with zero cooking involved, this easy bean salad is a versatile side dish for picnics, potlucks, or meal prep. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a healthy, flavor-packed addition to any spread.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) canned kidney beans
• 1 can (15 oz) canned green beans
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned kidney beans and canned green beans thoroughly. Set them aside in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Chop the red bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces. Dice the red onion finely. Add both to the bowl with the beans.

Step 3

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad mixture.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure the beans and vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover the salad and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1132 grams (1132.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1051

Total Fat 47.40g	61%
Saturated Fat 6.90g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3526mg	153%
Total Carbohydrate 123.00g	45%
Dietary Fiber 39.20g	140%
Total Sugars 19.50g
Protein 39.00g	78%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 339mg	26%
Iron 17mg	95%
Potassium 2575mg	55%

*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: 39.7%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 45.8%