Name: Easy Three Bean Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces fresh green beans; 15 ounces chickpeas; 15 ounces kidney beans; 1 bell pepper; 0.5 red onion; 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley; apple cider vinegar dressing; salt

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Easy Three Bean Salad Recipe

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Ingredients

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Easy Three Bean Salad Recipe

8 ounces fresh green beanswashed and trimmed

15 ounces chickpeasrinsed and drained

15 ounces kidney beansrinsed and drained

1 bell pepperseeded and chopped

½ red onionchopped

2 tablespoons flat leaf parsleychopped

apple cider vinegar dressing or your favorite store bought dressing

saltto taste

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the green beans and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Simmer 3-4 minutes or until they reach the desired doneness. Place in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process, then drain completely. Once cool enough, cut into 1" pieces.

Place the green beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl and set aside.

Prepare the dressing.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Blanch Fresh Green Beans First 🫘
Blanch the fresh green beans for 2-3 minutes, then ice-bath them immediately to preserve their vibrant color, crisp texture, and prevent overcooking in the acidic dressing.
Drain Canned Beans Thoroughly 💧
Rinse canned chickpeas and kidney beans under cold water for at least 30 seconds to remove excess sodium and starch, which allows the apple cider vinegar dressing to penetrate evenly and prevents a gummy texture.
Make-Ahead Flavor Boost ⏱️
Prepare the salad 2-4 hours in advance and refrigerate—the beans will absorb the tangy dressing flavors more deeply, creating a more complex and cohesive taste than if served immediately.
Cut Vegetables Consistently 🔪
Dice the red onion, bell pepper, and green beans into uniform ¼-inch pieces so they marinate evenly in the dressing and provide consistent texture throughout each bite.
Balance Your Dressing Ratios 🥗
Use a 3:1 ratio of olive oil to apple cider vinegar (adjust to taste), and whisk vigorously with a pinch of salt and pepper to create an emulsified dressing that coats beans rather than pooling at the bottom.