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Cilantro bean salad in a bowl.
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Three Bean Salad with Fresh Cilantro

This simple, wholesome Three Bean Salad features a fresh cilantro dressing. It's a classic recipe that is ideal for BBQs, potlucks, and meal prepping.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 235kcal
Author Sharon Rhodes

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 3 15.5 oz cans beans *we use kidney beans, black beans, and chickpeas.
  • 2 cups thinly sliced bell peppers *approximately 2 peppers
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion

For the dressing

  • 1 cup salsa
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Drain the beans and rinse them well with cold water. Add them to a large mixing bowl
  • Thinly slice the bell peppers and red onion and add the slices to the bowl with the beans.
  • Combine the dressing ingredients in a small mason jar (or use the salsa bottle) and shake it well to mix.
  • Pour dressing over the bean mixture and toss until well combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or up to overnight. Serve.

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Notes

  • To Store: Keep this fridge in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. After a day, you may want to use a slotted spoon to serve to drain the excess liquid from the bottom of the bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1366IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 4mg