Searching for a quick and easy salad recipe that’s healthy and delicious? Look no further than Tasty’s three bean salad recipe. You’d be surprised how flavorful this recipe is. When I made this salad, everyone couldn’t believe how amazing it turned out. It’s so simple to prepare and comes together in just a few minutes. If you love beans, this is the perfect side dish for you.
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This salad features three types of beans–chickpeas, kidney beans, and cannellini beans–hence the name. It also includes onion, cucumber, and parsley for added flavor and texture. The dressing is very simple but pairs perfectly with the salad. It’s just a mix of olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Serve this salad with burgers, chicken, grilled fish, or roasted meat.
Easy Three Bean Salad Ingredients
- ½ red onion
- ¾ cup of cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup of parsley (chopped)
- one 15-oz can of chickpeas
- one 15 oz can of kidney beans
- one 15 oz can of cannellini beans
- ¼ cup of olive oil
- ¼ cup of red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon of dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of pepper
How to Make Three Bean Salad
Step 1:
Cut half an onion into thin slices vertically, then cut in half. Cut off the top and disregard. Place the sliced onions in a bowl.
Step 2:
In the same bowl, add the cucumber, parsley, chickpeas, kidney beans, and cannellini beans. Mix to combine. Set aside.
Step 3:
Make the dressing. In a measuring cup, add ¼ cup of olive oil, ¼ cup of red wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon of dried oregano, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Step 4:
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve and enjoy!