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3 Bean Salad with chickpeas, black beans, and fresh herbs

3 Bean Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad made with a colorful blend of three beans, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Beans
  • 1 can 15.5 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15.5 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15.5 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
Vegetables
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh celery
  • 1 piece yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
  • cup olive oil
  • cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and olive oil until the dressing is well combined.
  2. Add the drained and rinsed cannellini beans, chickpeas, black beans, chopped red onion, celery, yellow bell pepper, garlic, parsley, and oregano to the bowl.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
  4. Let the salad sit at room temperature for at least an hour before serving, or refrigerate overnight for the best flavor infusion.

Notes

For a kick, add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce. Adjust lemon juice and vinegar to taste. Consider adding diced cucumbers or shredded carrots for extra crunch.