How to make Three Bean Salad | Summer Salads |South African Youtuber

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned pinto beans

Black beans are lower in calories and pinto beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds brightness and is often more economical.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onions are milder and can be more affordable.

Rinse and drain the kidney beans and chickpeas.

Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in boiling water until bright green, about 2-3 minutes.

Drain the green beans and plunge them into ice water to stop cooking.

Chop the red onion and bell pepper into small pieces.

Finely chop the parsley and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the kidney beans, chickpeas, green beans, red onion, bell pepper, and parsley.

In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to combine.

Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

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