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Three Bean Salad

Three Bean Salad
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A vibrant, refreshing Three Bean Salad combining green beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas with a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing, perfect as a light, nutritious side dish for summer gatherings or everyday meals.

Ingredients

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Beans

  • 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and blanched
  • 1 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (or maple syrup/agave for vegan option)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beans: Rinse and drain the canned kidney beans and chickpeas thoroughly. Blanch or steam fresh green beans until they are just tender crisp, then cool.
  2. Chop the Vegetables: Dice the red bell pepper and finely slice the red onion. Chop fresh parsley to add just before mixing to keep its flavor vibrant.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey (or sweetener of choice), salt, and black pepper until well combined and balanced.
  4. Toss Everything Together: Combine the green beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, diced vegetables, and dressing in a large bowl. Gently toss to evenly coat all ingredients without crushing the beans.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least one hour to allow the flavors to marry and intensify, then serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use fresh green beans for the best crunch and color; blanch briefly.
  • Allow the salad to chill for a few hours if possible for deeper flavor.
  • Adjust the vinegar and sweetener to find your perfect tangy-sweet balance.
  • Toss gently to avoid mashing the beans.
  • Feel free to substitute or add different beans and herbs for variety.

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Keywords: three bean salad, summer salad, healthy side dish, vegan salad, gluten free, picnic salad, barbecue side, easy salad recipe

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