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Published: May 30, 2019 · Modified: Mar 16, 2021 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Three Bean Salad

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A bean salad on a plate next to a hotdog bun.

An easy and delicious bean salad filled with fresh flavors. This bean salad is made with black beans, white beans and garbanzo beans. 

Whip this tasty salad together in just 10 minutes! Perfect for potlucks, barbecues or family dinners.

A white bowl filled with a bean salad with tomatoes.
Table of Contents
Why make this salad
Key ingredients
Steps to make
A few tips for making this salad
Variations and substitutions
Recipe FAQs
Serving suggestion
More bean recipes
More delicious salad recipes
Three Bean Salad

Why make this salad

This salad is a salad you can feel good about eating! It's high in fiber, protein, and iron and is low in calories!

How many bean salad recipes are out there? There's three bean salad, four bean salad, five bean, Mexican bean, and black bean and corn!

That's a whole lot of bean salads and I'm sure there's a whole lot more out there! Why so many  recipes?

First, beans are good for you so people tend to come up with ideas to use them. Second, beans are so versatile.

They can be served hot or cold; plain or dressed and pair well with so many different ingredients. And finally, people like beans! They taste good in just about everything, including salad!

Key ingredients

Small colorful bowls filled with different types of beans.
  • Black beans
  • Garbanzo beans
  • White beans, like cannellini beans or great northern
  • Tomatoes
  • Fresh parsley

I used canned beans when I made this salad. You do want to fully rinse the beans to remove all the liquid the beans were packed in. Just place the beans in a colander and rinse.

You could also cook your own dried beans. I have an easy Instant Pot recipe for making beans. 

Steps to make

  • Rinse and drain beans
  • Seed and chop tomatoes
A slice tomato with the pulp scooped out of the tomato.
  • Add chopped green onions
Green onions being added to a bowl of beans.
  • Add chopped tomatoes and fresh parsley
  • Chopped tomatoes being added to a bowl full of beans.
  • A tablespoon of chopped parsley above a bowl with a bean salad.
  • Mix olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper together
  • Add oil mixture to bean mixture
  • Stir and serve or cover and refrigerate
A three bean salad in a white bowl.

A few tips for making this salad

  • 1 roma tomato equals ½ cup chopped tomato
  • 6 green onions equals ½ cup chopped green onions
  • When chopping parsley, it's easier to do a fine chop if your parsley is dry
  • Don't leave out the red pepper flakes! You can add a bit more if you like spicy or reduce just a touch if you don't.
  • Always taste your salad and add additional salt and pepper if needed
  • Stir salad just before serving

Variations and substitutions

  • Add additional canned beans
  • Mix up the variety of beans - pinto, kidney, pinquintos
  • Use fresh cilantro instead of parsley
  • Any type of chopped tomato will work in this salad
  • For extra spice, add a finely minced jalapeno

Recipe FAQs

How long will this salad keep?

You can keep this salad up to 3- 5 days in the refrigerator. If it's not refrigerated eat within one day. 

Does this salad need to be refrigerated?

No, this salad does not need to be refrigerated. This makes it a perfect side dish to take to a summer potluck or BBQ. You don't have to worry about anything going bad if it isn't kept cold.

This salad is also a perfect make ahead salad. Once made I do cover and refrigerate and pull out when ready to serve. If you do make ahead, just give a quick stir just before serving.

Serving suggestion

This salad is perfect served alongside BBQ Chicken, Grilled Flank Steak, Baby Back Ribs and Grilled burgers and hot dogs. 

Black beans, and garbanzo beans mixed with tomatoes and green onions in a bowl.

More bean recipes

  • Bean Taco Cups
  • Beans and Rice
  • Black Bean Dip
  • Refried Beans

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

More delicious salad recipes

  • Avocado Corn Salad
  • Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
  • Tortellini Pasta Salad
  • Raspberry Vinaigrette
A white bowl filled with a bean salad with tomatoes.

Three Bean Salad

Kathy
Black beans, white beans and garbanzo beans in a fresh tasting salad.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Salad, Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 44 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 15.5 oz can Garbanzo Beans
  • 1 15.5 oz can Black Beans
  • 1 15.5 oz can White Beans
  • ½ cup green onions (chopped)
  • ½ cup roma tomato (chopped)
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and drain canned beans. Add to a large mixing bowl.
    1 15.5 oz can Garbanzo Beans, 1 15.5 oz can Black Beans, 1 15.5 oz can White Beans
  • Add chopped onions, tomatoes and parsley to beans. Mix lightly
    ½ cup green onions, ½ cup roma tomato, 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley

Dressing

  • Combine olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt and pepper together
    ¼ cup olive oil, 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon sugar, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • Add dressing to beans
  • Toss lightly
  • Serve or cover and refrigerate. Toss before serving.

Notes

Tips:
  • 1 roma tomato equals ½ cup chopped tomato
  • 6 green onions equals ½ cup chopped green onions
  • When chopping parsley, it’s easier to do a fine chop if your parsley is dry
  • Don’t leave out the red pepper flakes! You can add a bit more if you like spicy or reduce just a touch if you don’t.
  • Always taste your salad and add additional salt and pepper if needed
  • Stir salad just before serving

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 27mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 164IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Black bean salad, three bean salad
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  1. David @ Spiced says

    June 03, 2019 at 5:21 am

    5 stars
    I love recipes like this, Kathy! They're easy, but packed with so much flavor...and they go great with all sorts of summer grilled foods. In fact, a burger + bean salad is one of my favorite summer meals! We have a bean salad that I really enjoy, but ours doesn't use garbanzo beans. I'm going to have to try your version out soon...plus, I'm intrigued by those red pepper flakes! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 04, 2019 at 5:21 am

      The pepper flakes give just a touch of spice!

      Reply
  2. Kelly | Foodtasia says

    June 02, 2019 at 8:07 am

    5 stars
    Kathy, such a flavorful and healthy salad! I'm always trying to get more beans in my diet and this is a delicious way of doing it!

    Reply
  3. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    June 01, 2019 at 7:46 am

    5 stars
    All my favorite ingredeints in this one Kathy! I love easy, healthy salads like this during the summer!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 01, 2019 at 10:08 am

      Me too! And even better, so does my family!

      Reply
  4. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

    May 31, 2019 at 8:58 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and nutritious! Love this - a fantastic meal in itself or a lovely side dish 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 01, 2019 at 10:08 am

      I often just eat a bowl of this for my lunch. It's just perfect and filling.

      Reply
  5. Valentina says

    May 31, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    Cannellini beans are my favorite. What a hearty and healthy meal this would be -- and so yummy with that tangy dressing! And it's pretty, to boot. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 01, 2019 at 10:09 am

      Thanks, Valentina!

      Reply
  6. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    May 31, 2019 at 5:15 am

    5 stars
    I love bean salads and this one is no exception! I have loads of various types of beans in our pantry because they are just so darn convenient! You can whip up a salad in no time at all. Great for meal prep too!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 01, 2019 at 10:09 am

      Super fast and easy!

      Reply
  7. Fran @ G'day Souffle' says

    May 30, 2019 at 2:52 pm

    Hi Kathy! Yes, you're right! Beans are good for you and really stick to your ribs! Very colorful as well! Then, there's also the saying, "The more you eat, the more you ...."

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 31, 2019 at 4:49 am

      Ha! I think every kids sings that little tune!

      Reply

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