Tri Bean Salad is a fresh, protein-packed dish that’s both hearty and refreshing. A mix of black beans, garbanzo beans, and pinto beans provides a powerful combination of plant-based protein, fiber, and essential nutrients to keep you full and energized. Diced tomatoes and crisp celery add brightness and crunch, while fresh lime juice brings a zesty, citrusy flavor that ties everything together. A simple oil and vinegar dressing enhances the natural flavors, and a touch of salt and black pepper adds balance. Easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light lunch, this salad is a colorful, nutritious option that tastes even better as the flavors meld together.

Tri Bean Salad
Level: Easy Prep: 20 minutes Yield: 8 servings
Total: 20 minutes Inactive:  Serving Size: 3/4 cup

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce canned low sodium black
    beans
  • 15 ounce canned garbanzo beans
  • 15 ounce canned pinto beans
  • 1 can (or fresh) diced tomatoes
  • 2 each celery stalk
  • 1 fresh lime
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil and vinegar dressing

Directions

  1. Drain and rinse beans. In a large bowl, mix together
    beans, tomatoes and a choice of additional vegetables.
  2. Add seasonings, oil and vinegar dressing. Adjust
    with salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes to soak in flavors.
  3. Serve with lettuce, pasta or a choice of side.
 

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per recipe
Serving size: 3/4 cup
Calories 150 per serving

Contents % Daily Value
Total Fat 3g 4%
Unsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat ##g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 510mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 23mg 8%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 3g  
Incl. Added Sugars g  
Protein 8g  
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0mg 0%
Calcium 60mg 4%
Iron 2.1mg 10%
Potassium 220mg 4%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
 
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