Three Bean Salad for the 90’s

  4.5 – 2 reviews  • Easy Lunch Recipes
Level: Easy
Total: 30 min
Prep: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  2. 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  3. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  4. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  5. 1 cup each cooked small red or pink kidney beans, white beans and chick peas, chilled
  6. 1 each red and yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
  7. 1/4 cup finely sliced red onion
  8. 1 zucchini, ends trimmed, seeded, sliced and steamed, cooled and dried
  9. 2 tablespoons each chopped fresh basil, dill, parsley and mint

Instructions

  1. In the bottom of a mixing bowl combine the olive oil, vinegar and Dijon mustard and season well with salt and pepper. Add the beans, peppers and red onion. Toss, adjust seasoning and chill until serving time.
  2. Right before serving add the zucchini and herbs so they don’t discolor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 303
Total Fat 28 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugar 4 g
Protein 4 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 442 mg

Reviews

Frank Blair
Great combination of beans, veggies, herbs. Every bite has a different flavor. Excellent party salad-it’s always a hit!
Kyle Jacobs
I made this as a side for an evening of grilling–it was a big hit!

 

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