This no cook Low Calorie Three Bean Salad Recipe is just 109 calories, and takes only 5 minutes to make!
Plus, you can easily make this recipe for bean salad vegan by using maple syrup in the bean salad dressing recipe.
This cold, no cook salad is great for hot summer days. With no cooking involved, it’s a strictly “prep” meal that will hold well for 3-4 days in the fridge.
I like to serve this 3 bean salad cold, right out of the fridge for backyard barbecues. It also travels well for work lunches, and potlucks.
This no cook Bean Salad Recipe is just 109 calories, and takes only 5 minutes to make!
Low Calorie Three Bean Salad
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Ingredients in Healthy Three Bean Salad
I cut a lot of corners to make this green bean salad recipe quick and easy.
I use canned beans, and frozen green beans. Heck, I don’t even defrost the green beans, I just toss them in frozen to help the kidney bean salad chill faster!
Shopping List for Healthy Three Bean Salad:
- Canned cannellini beans
- Canned kidney beans
- Frozen green beans
- Celery
- Red onion
- Fresh parsley
Healthy Bean Salad Dressing:
- Apple cider vinegar
- Olive oil
- Honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Low Calorie Bean Salads
You can easily make this kidney bean salad recipe a meal prep side dish. It holds well in the fridge for 3-4 days, and does not require any re-heating.
And the longer the cold green bean salad sits in the dressing, the better it gets!
How to Make Healthy Bean Salads:
- To a large bowl combine the beans, green beans, onion, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the dressing and whisk well (you can also add to a jar, cover and shake).
- Pour the dressing over the bean salad, and mix to coat well.
- Cover the salad, and place in the refrigerator for 3-6 hours to chill completely.
Low Calorie Three Bean Salad Recipe
This healthy bean salad recipe is easy and yummy! You’ll only need 5 minutes to make the salad, and then you can leave it in the fridge until you’re read to serve.
If you want to make this bean salad vegan, simply use maple syrup in the dressing recipe, in place of honey.
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Low Calorie Three Bean Salad
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans rinsed and drained
- 1 15-ounce can kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 2 cups frozen green beans
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley chopped
Three Bean Salad Dressing:
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- To a large bowl combine the beans, green beans, onion, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the dressing and whisk well (you can also add to a jar, cover and shake).
- Pour the dressing over the bean salad, and mix to coat well.
- Cover the salad, and place in the refrigerator for 3-6 hours to chill completely.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories Bean Salads
Below is the nutritional card for 1 cup of the salad recipe.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published July 19, 2022 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on May 18, 2023 by Audrey Johns
