It is hot outside and the humidity is high. Do you still want to eat a meal? Of course you do! You cannot miss a meal just because it is too hot outside. You can always eat a salad. It is cool, refreshing, and healthy. There are many kinds of salad, and one of my recommendations is the three bean salad. This salad is named three bean salad because it uses three kinds of beans. Even though this salad is simple and easy to make, it is packed with protein and lots of nutrients. It is also versatile. You can use it as a side dish for your main course or you can serve it by itself as a main course as well. This salad uses canned beans so to prepare the beans, all you need to do is rinse and drain them.
How To Make “Easy Three Bean Salad”
This easy three bean salad recipe only needs 10 minutes of active time and 30 minutes of chilling time, which means that you can make this salad in 40 minutes, starting from zero. It is perfect when time is of the essence. Not only this salad is delicious and nutritious, but it is also very easy to make. The flavor is refreshing and light. It is the perfect side dish or the perfect light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Equipment:
- Large bowl
- Whisk
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, kidney beans, great northern beans, red onion, green bell pepper, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tips and Possible Variation of the “Easy Three Bean Salad”
You can use any type of beans you like in this salad. Some other good options include chickpeas, pinto beans, or navy beans.
To make a vegetarian three bean salad, omit the bacon.
To make a vegan three bean salad, use vegan mayonnaise instead of regular mayonnaise.
If you don’t have any red wine vinegar, you can substitute white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
This salad is even better the next day, so feel free to make a big batch and enjoy it all week!
This easy three bean salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
