Three Bean Salad

Get ready to bean-ify your summer with our fabulous 3 Bean Salad! This easy and delicious side dish is here to add a burst of flavor and freshness to your sunny gatherings.

But let’s not forget the nutrition superheroes in this salad: the beans! These tiny powerhouses are loaded with plant-based protein, fiber, and a variety of essential vitamins and minerals. They support your overall health, keep you feeling full and satisfied, and promote a happy gut. It’s a win-win situation!

As you chill this salad for at least an hour (or even up to 3 days), the beans dive into a flavor immersion, absorbing the zesty dressing like sponges. When you take that first refreshing bite, you’ll experience a symphony of textures and tastes that will transport you straight to summer bliss.

Healthy three bean salad with kidney beans, chickpeas, and black beans, mixed with fresh vegetables.

Servings: 4

Calories per Serving:

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup very thinly sliced red apple
  • 1½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1½ cups cooked kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado
  • ½ cup finely chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and set a bowl of ice water nearby. Drop the green beans into the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove the beans and immediately immerse them in the ice water long enough to cool completely for about 15 seconds. Drain and place on paper towels or a kitchen towel to dry.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, mustard, honey, and salt. Add the apple, chickpeas, kidney beans, avocado, green beans, and parsley, and toss to coat. Chill for 1 hour, then serve.

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Kylie Ivanir

Kylie Ivanir, RD, MS is a registered dietitian and founder of Within Nutrition. She helps women support their gut, balance hormones and stabilise blood sugar so they can feel more energised and at home in their bodies. With degrees from UCLA and Columbia University Medical Center, Kylie combines evidence-based nutrition with a root-cause, functional approach. Through her private practice, podcast and online community, she has supported thousands of women in improving their gut, hormone and metabolic health without restriction or overwhelm.