Four Bean Salad with Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing
Salad season is finally here! Why not usher it in with this colorful Four Bean Salad topped with a fantastic homemade Zesty Italian Dressing. Packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and essential vitamins and minerals, this salad promotes digestive health, supports muscle function, and leaves you energized and satisfied after consumption!
Ingredients
For the four bean salad:
- 1 package Green beans
- 1 can Black beans
- 1 can Kidney beans
- 1 can Pinto beans
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 1 large Red onion
For the homemade zesty Italian dressing:
- 4 tbsp Olive oil extra-virgin
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 4 cloves Garlic finely minced
- 1/2 Lime the zest
- 1/2 Lime the juice
- 1/2 Lemon the juice
- 2 tbsp Deli mustard
- Salt and pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- Wash the green beans and trim off the ends.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the green beans, and blanch for about 3 minutes until they are bright green but still crisp. Drain and immediately plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Once cool, drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cut green beans, drained and rinsed kidney beans, pinto beans, and black beans. Toss gently to mix.
- Dice the red bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the sweet onion. Add these to the mixing bowl with the beans.
- It is now time to prep the zesty Italian dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and apple cider vinegar to create a harmonious base.
- Add the lime zest, lime juice, lemon juice, minced garlic, and deli mustard to the base. Whisk until well combined. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently until everything is well coated with the dressing.
- For the best flavor, let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Four Bean Salad with Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing
Amount per Serving
Calories
324
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Sodium
234
mg
10
%
Potassium
648
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
37
g
12
%
Fiber
12
g
50
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
1304
IU
26
%
Vitamin C
61
mg
74
%
Calcium
60
mg
6
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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