Three Bean Salad
A fresh, tangy, and colorful Three Bean Salad made with green beans, kidney beans, and white beans tossed in a honey Dijon vinaigrette, the perfect make-ahead side dish.
Equipment
- medium bowl
- whisk
- large pot
- colander
- cutting board
- sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
- 2 15-oz cans white beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 15-oz cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 small celery ribs, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (or mix with dill, thyme, or oregano)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp whole grain mustard (optional)
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook 5–6 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain immediately.
- While beans are still warm, toss them with the dressing to absorb flavor. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Add the white beans, kidney beans, celery, and parsley. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for several hours before serving. Garnish with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
• For crunchy beans: cook for 2–3 minutes and rinse under cold water.
• For softer texture: cook 7–8 minutes and toss warm into dressing.
• Salad tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.
• Skip celery if preferred substitute with diced apple for added crunch.
• For softer texture: cook 7–8 minutes and toss warm into dressing.
• Salad tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.
• Skip celery if preferred substitute with diced apple for added crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.5gSodium: 460mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 540IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2.1mg