Easy Three Bean Salad Recipe

This isn’t your mother’s Three Bean Salad recipe! It’s packed with fresh green beans and veggies, hearty beans, and it’s tossed in a sweet, tangy apple cider vinegar dressing. It’s low in sugar, gluten-free and vegan, and makes a great side dish or meal prep lunch!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 259 kcal per serving

Ingredients

8 ounces - fresh green beans
15 ounces - chickpeas
15 ounces - kidney beans
1 - bell pepper
½ - red onion
2 tablespoons - flat leaf parsley
apple cider vinegar dressing
a pinch of salt

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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