Three-Bean Salad (Printer Friendly)

Colorful bean medley with crisp vegetables in tangy vinaigrette.

# What You Need:

→ Beans

01 - 1 cup canned green beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
03 - 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables & Herbs

04 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
05 - 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Vinaigrette

07 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
09 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the green beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, red onion, celery, and parsley.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the sugar is completely dissolved.
03 - Pour the vinaigrette over the bean mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
05 - Toss again before serving, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes with zero cooking, leaving your stove free and your kitchen cool.
  • The longer it sits, the more the flavors develop, so you can make it ahead and actually relax before guests arrive.
  • It's naturally vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free without feeling like you're missing anything at all.
02 -
  • Don't skip the rinsing step with your canned beans—it removes the thick, starchy liquid that will make your salad taste canned instead of fresh.
  • The longer this sits, the better it tastes, which means you can make it the night before and actually enjoy your gathering instead of cooking at the last minute.
03 -
  • Use a good apple cider vinegar—the quality really shows in the final taste, and cheap vinegar will taste like regret.
  • If you prefer less sugar, start with one tablespoon and taste; you can always add more, but you can't take it out.
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