Description
This Three Bean Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. With a mix of green beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, and a tangy dressing, this salad is a healthy and satisfying option.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 8 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups cooked kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Blanch the Green Beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the green beans for 2 minutes, then transfer to ice water to cool.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add onion, chickpeas, kidney beans, celery, green beans, and parsley to the dressing. Toss to coat.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- This salad tastes even better when made a few hours ahead to let the flavors meld together.
- You can customize this salad by adding your favorite herbs or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
