Three Bean Salad Recipe

Three bean salad is an easy, hearty side dish full of protein and wonderful textures. This recipe harnesses its bean-y might from three beans: kidney, garbanzo, and green (even though, according to Randall Beans, green beans aren't really a bean, but we won't tell if you won't!).

Registered dietitian and recipe developer Kristen Carli created this recipe with an affinity for legumes in mind. "I love beans!" she shares. "They are my favorite source of plant-based protein." If you too are a fan of these protein-packed plants, take advantage of this simple but delicious recipe. In just two steps, Carli has created a flavorful and fun side dish that makes the perfect potluck companion or vegetarian appetizer. Read on to find out how to make her creation in your very own kitchen.

Luckily for you, this recipe has very few steps, the first of which is to add everything to a bowl. Take your three types of beans, parsley, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper, and throw it all into a bowl. Once everyone is present and accounted for, stir to combine. And that's it! It's that easy. You made a colorful, healthy three bean salad! And not only that, but it's a dish that you can make all year round.