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Four Bean Salad

Delicious Four Bean Salad: A Colorful Twist on Classic Goodness

This Four Bean Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that brings people together with its satisfying crunch and zesty flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan, Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Green Beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 can Red Kidney Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Butter Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels optional
  • 1 medium Red Capsicum (Bell Pepper) diced
  • 1 small Red Onion diced
For the Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice or lime juice

Equipment

  • pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Ice Water Bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Trim ends of green beans and cut into 1-inch pieces. Blanch green beans for about 2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
  2. While green beans cool, drain and rinse red kidney beans, chickpeas, and corn. Dice red onion and red capsicum.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine blanched green beans, drained beans, corn, diced red onion, and capsicum. Stir gently to blend.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly. Adjust acidity if needed.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours to meld flavors. Enjoy your Four Bean Salad!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill for at least a couple of hours before serving to enhance the taste. Customize with your favorite beans or veggies.

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