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vegan dish with carrots

Three Bean Salad

This three bean salad is a light, fresh, and totally satisfying dish that’s perfect for pretty much any time you need a quick side or a simple meal. It’s loaded with a mix of borlotti, kidney, and black beans, all tossed in a deliciously zesty dressing.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 430kcal

Ingredients 

For the dressing

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated or crushed
  • 1 tablespoon agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the salad

  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) borlotti beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) red kidney beans, red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 2-3 celery ribs, diced
  • ¼ cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic cloves, agave syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.
    ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    2 garlic cloves
    1 tablespoon agave syrup
    1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    ½ teaspoon salt
    ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • In a large bowl, add the drained and rinsed borlotti beans, red kidney beans, and black beans. Mix in the grated carrot, diced red bell pepper, diced celery ribs, and chopped fresh parsley with the beans.
    1 can (14 oz / 400 g) borlotti beans
    1 can (14 oz / 400 g) red kidney beans
    1 can (14 oz / 400 g) black beans
    1 medium carrot
    1 medium red bell pepper
    2-3 celery ribs
    ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  • Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors develop better. Give the salad a final toss before serving and enjoy cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1019mg | Potassium: 1019mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3810IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 5mg