Three Bean Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
52%
Three Bean Salad
10 min.
4
455kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and nutritious side dish that's both satisfying and easy to make? Look no further than this vibrant Three Bean Salad! Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or a wholesome addition to your everyday meals, this salad combines the goodness of three types of beans—cannellini, kidney, and garbanzo—creating a delightful blend of textures and flavors.

Not only is this salad vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free, but it also boasts a marvelous health score of 52. Each serving is packed with plant-based protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients, making it a guilt-free choice for anyone looking to eat mindfully. The aromatic combination of fresh parsley and rosemary adds a burst of flavor that complements the beans beautifully, while the apple cider vinegar dressing introduces a tangy sweetness that ties everything together.

Best of all, this Three Bean Salad is quick to prepare—ready in just 10 minutes! So whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply want a tasty meal prep option that can be enjoyed throughout the week, this salad is sure to impress and satisfy. Let your taste buds dance with the colors and flavors of this popular dish that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce .5 can cannellini beans rinsed drained canned
  • 15 ounce kidney beans rinsed drained canned
  • 15 ounce garbanzo beans rinsed drained canned
  • cup celery stalks finely chopped
  • cup flat-leaf parsley fresh loosely packed finely chopped
  • teaspoon rosemary fresh finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup apple cider vinegar 
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar to taste (more or less )
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin 
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Make the salad: In a large bowl, mix the 3 different types of beans, the celery, onion (drained of soaking water), parsley, and rosemary.
  2. Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the dressing to the beans. Toss to coat.
  4. Chill and
  5. Transfer the salad to the refrigerator for several hours, to allow the beans to soak up the flavor of the dressing.
  6. Let come to close to room temperature to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories455kcal
Protein16.42%
Fat26.02%
Carbs57.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
82.36
Glycemic Load
23.64
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
28.211739249851%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
33.05mg
Luteolin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
2.23mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:455.27kcal
22.76%
Fat:13.47g
20.72%
Saturated Fat:1.86g
11.61%
Carbohydrates:67.06g
22.35%
Net Carbohydrates:50.72g
18.44%
Sugar:15.3g
17%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1475.03mg
64.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.13g
38.26%
Vitamin K:267.37µg
254.63%
Manganese:1.85mg
92.25%
Fiber:16.35g
65.4%
Folate:155.26µg
38.81%
Iron:6.92mg
38.45%
Vitamin B6:0.7mg
35.01%
Magnesium:126.35mg
31.59%
Phosphorus:311.05mg
31.1%
Potassium:1077.8mg
30.79%
Copper:0.6mg
30.08%
Vitamin A:1394.33IU
27.89%
Vitamin C:21.69mg
26.3%
Zinc:2.79mg
18.6%
Calcium:179.24mg
17.92%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.81%
Vitamin E:2.56mg
17.03%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.31%
Vitamin B5:0.78mg
7.77%
Selenium:5.22µg
7.45%
Vitamin B3:1.06mg
5.31%