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A bowl of three bean salad containing kidney beans, garbanzo beans, green beans, sliced red onions, and herbs.

Classic Three Bean Salad

Chef Jenn
Classic Three Bean Salad is a flavorful, tangy, and slightly sweet salad that combines three types of beans in a zesty vinaigrette. It’s ideal for making ahead and bringing along to gatherings, potlucks, and summer meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 235 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15 ounces canned kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces canned garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces canned green beans drained
  • ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, green beans, sliced onion, and chopped parsley in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the dressing is fully blended.
  • Pour the dressing over the bean mixture, gently tossing until everything is evenly coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours before serving. This step helps the flavors fully develop.
  • Serve cold. Give it a gentle stir before dishing it up. Enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • For the best flavor, allow the salad to chill for several hours—or even overnight.
  • Soaking red onions in ice water helps tone down their sharpness.
  • Try adding celery or thinly sliced radishes if you want more crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 589mgPotassium: 486mgFiber: 9gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 712IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword easy bean salad, picnic side, summer salad recipe, three bean salad
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