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Three Bean Salad on a white bowl.

Grandma’s Three Bean Salad

Chef Jenn
Grandma's Three Bean Salad is a sweet-tangy, make-ahead side dish featuring kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans tossed in a simple vinaigrette. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, and meal prep!
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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 321 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15 ounces kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces 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
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, green beans, red onion, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld.
  • Serve chilled, and give it a quick toss before plating. Enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • This salad tastes best after a few hours in the fridge—let it chill overnight if you can.
  • If you're not a fan of raw onion, soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow their bite.
  • Add extra crunch with chopped celery or a handful of sliced radishes.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 217mgPotassium: 691mgFiber: 13gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 720IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 5mg

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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