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June 18, 2018 7 Comments

Clean 4-Bean Salad

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Clean 4-Bean Salad is made up of 4 types of beans tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. It’s a great healthy recipe for summer potlucks and picnics. I love make-ahead recipes during the summer months. This Clean 4-Bean Salad only gets better with time.

Clean 4-Bean Salad

 

It’s a cool, light and refreshing side to pair with grilled chicken, burgers, or any type of picnic food. Since this recipe is made from canned beans, it’s a breeze to throw together. I use black beans, kidney beans, chick peas, and green beans but you can change the beans up. Northern beans, pinto beans, and even black-eyed peas work well too.

Clean 4-Bean Salad makes a healthy picnic side

 

The dressing is tangy and garlicky with just a hint of sweetness from the honey. You can cut the calories and sugar even more by using Stevia in the Raw instead of honey.

The longer this salad marinades in the fridge, the better it tastes. I recommend making it at least a full day in advance and it will benefit from a stir or two during this time.

Clean 4-Bean Salad

Clean 4-Bean Salad
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Clean 4-Bean Salad

Clean 4-Bean Salad is made up of 4 types of beans tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. It's a great healthy recipe for summer potlucks and picnics.

Course Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 75 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (14-ounce) can kidney beans
  • 1 (14-ounce) can garbanzo beans
  • 1 (14-ounce) can green beans
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Combine beans and red onion in a large bowl.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey and oil. Pour over bean mixture and stir to mix.

  3. Add pepper and parsley and season to taste with salt.

  4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably 24 hours, before serving. Give it a stir or two during this time.

Nutrition Facts
Clean 4-Bean Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Sodium 23mg1%
Potassium 15mg0%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Sugar 2g2%
Calcium 4mg0%
Vitamin C 2.1mg3%
Vitamin A 85IU2%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Clean 4-Bean Salad

Filed Under: gluten free, salads, side dishes Tagged With: beans

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Comments

  1. Barbara says

    June 5, 2019 at 4:22 pm

    5 stars
    This was so good to be so healthy! Everyone loves it.so easy to put together.

    Reply
  2. Lue says

    August 24, 2019 at 7:55 pm

    5 stars
    Easy, go to lunch salad.

    Reply
  3. Abby says

    January 26, 2020 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe! It has become a go-to for me- I love to have it with some boiled baby potatoes on top of a bed of greens for quick, healthy lunches!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      February 27, 2020 at 4:05 pm

      Do you drain the beans?

      Reply
  4. Gloria says

    May 24, 2021 at 1:41 pm

    Do you drain the beans?

    Reply
  5. Laurie Call says

    July 15, 2021 at 12:02 am

    Do you drain the beans?

    Reply
  6. Vicky Ford says

    September 21, 2021 at 2:01 am

    5 stars
    the dressing for this salad was sooooo good. A new top 5 for me. Excellent.

    Reply

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