Easy Vintage Three Bean Salad: A Colorful, Healthy Freshness
Easy Vintage Three Bean Salad: A Colorful, Healthy Freshness is a delightful and nutritious dish perfect for any gathering. This vibrant salad combines green beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas with a zesty dressing, creating a medley of flavors and textures that will impress your guests. It’s not only quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes—but also packed with protein and fiber, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious individuals. Whether served as a side dish at potlucks or enjoyed as a light meal on its own, this three bean salad is versatile, easy to customize with your favorite veggies, and perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups green beans (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and transfer to an ice bath.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked green beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg