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Three Bean Salad with a Sweet and Tangy Apple Cider Dressing

A no-cook salad with kidney beans, cannellini beans, chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a sweet-tangy apple cider and lemon vinaigrette.
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider vinaigrette, no-cook bean salad, three bean salad
Calories: 195kcal

Equipment

  • colander
  • cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • Serving spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 15-oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish if desired
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

  • Drain and rinse the kidney beans, cannellini beans, and chickpeas under cold running water. Let them drain thoroughly, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
  • Wash and dry the produce. Finely chop the green bell pepper and celery, thinly slice the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the parsley. Add everything to the bowl with the beans.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the beans and vegetables. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. If time allows, chill for 1 to 2 hours to give the flavors more time to mingle.
  • Toss gently again and garnish with extra chopped parsley if desired. Serve chilled or let individual portions sit briefly at room temperature before serving.

Notes

Makes approximately 8 side servings. Nutrition is estimated per serving based on 8 equal portions, about 250 g drained beans per can, honey, all of the dressing, and the listed salt. Values vary with bean brand, rinsing, and seasoning. Calories are in kcal. Carbohydrates, protein, fats, fiber, and sugar are in g. Cholesterol, sodium, potassium, vitamin C, calcium, and iron are in mg. Vitamin A is in IU.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg