Mixed Bean Salad
on Feb 24, 2022, Updated Mar 04, 2024
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Avoiding salads because they aren’t filling enough? Say less. This Mixed Bean Salad ๐ฅ is the perfect cross between a protein-packed meal and a light refreshing salad. Covered in an irresistible dressing (I could chug ๐) that makes every bite flawless, this salad will never leave you hangry.
Why You’ll Love This Mixed Bean Salad
Bean Mix Salad is wholesome and refreshing, it’s an ideal meal any time of โ๏ธ day. My perfect homemade dressing takes this salad from ordinary to extraordinary. Not to mention this salad has all your bases covered between the protein and fiber from the ๐ซ beans, healthy fats from the dressing, and even more nutrients from the cucumber and herbs. Whether enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or meal-prepped ahead of time, The Most Delicious Bean & Olive Salad is sure to become a favorite.
How to Prepare This Mixed Bean Salad
๐ซ Add beans to a bowl.
๐ฅ Finely chop and dice cucumber and chives.
๐ซ Then add chopped cucumber, chives, olives, and olive juice to the beans.
๐ฏ Put all the ingredients for the dressing in a small mason jar or bowl.
๐ซ Shake mason jar or whisk dressing in a bowl until well combined.
๐ฅ Pour dressing over the bean mixture.
๐ฟ Garnish with parsley or cilantro and enjoy The Most Delicious Bean & Olive Salad!
Nonna’s Tip
You can buy a medley of beans in a bag and soak one cup overnight in ๐ฆ water. Boil them the next day until tender. Or you can use canned beans instead.
Variations and Substitutions for Mixed Bean Salad
There are so many variations and substitutions you can make for this salad to fit your preferences or dietary limitations. As always, don’t forget to let me know in the comments (with pictures!) how you make this salad your own!
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, or ๐ฅ hard-boiled eggs for extra protein.
- I love adding feta and ๐ฝ roasted corn kernels, but you could add any cheese or extra veggies you like!
- Feel free to leave out the Dijon mustard if you are allergic. If you donโt like Dijon mustard, I promise you wonโt taste it!
- You can use any combination of ๐ซ beans that you prefer. Alternatively, you could swap the beans for chickpeas or lentils in The Most Delicious Bean & Olive Salad.
- Include a cooked grain if you have it ready, such as quinoa, bulgur, or couscous.
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Best Served With
- Some grilled ๐ chicken for even more protein
- A crusty bread like my No Knead Peasant Bread
Common Questions
I love using a medley of beans for different color and texture but feel free to use any beans you love!
You can buy a medley of beans in a bag and soak one cup overnight in water and then boil them the next day until tender.
Yes, you can certainly use canned beans for this salad. Canned kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, and navy beans are all excellent options for this salad.
Yes, you can certainly prepare The Most Delicious Bean & Olive Salad ahead of time, but the dressing should be left to the side.
Mixed Bean Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups bean medley, or any 19 oz can of beans
- ยฝ English cucumber, finely chopped
- ยผ cup chives , or green onion, finely diced
- โ cup olives , any olives you like
- 1 tablespoon olive juice
- parsley or cilantro โ , finely chopped, to taste
The Dressingโ โ
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- โ teaspoon salt
- โ teaspoon pepper
- ยผ teaspoon dry oregano
- 1 teaspoons agave, maple syrup or honey, more or less to taste
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard , optional
Instructions
- Add beans to a bowl.
- Finely chop and dice the cucumber and chives.
- Add it to the beans with the olives and the olive juice.
- You can now add all of the ingredients for the dressing in a small mason jar or even a bowl. Shake it well if youโre using a mason jar or whisk it if you use a bowl.
- Pour it on top, and feel free to garnish with parsley or cilantro. Enjoy
So good! I made this with caramelized onions & garlic because I didnโt have green onions and subbed for lemon juice. I also added the olive juice to the dressing. Thanks Sneji
So happy to hear! Thank you for the review, it means a LOT
Simple, easy to make, delicious
Glad you loved it ๐
Hi, what can I use instead of white wine vinegar?
lemon juice or white balsamic. Any acidic component will work here
I found your recipe on Instagram and had to try it. This was simple and delicious, I really enjoyed it!
Hi Sanders ๐ SO GLAD!
Iโve made this many times. I really like it, and the only olives I have used are Kalamata olives, but would like to know what other ones would be ideal. Sometimes the Kalamata seem to overpower a little bit. In the video, are you using black olives, or Kalamata olives, or another kind of olives?
I love green olives the most. You can try a few different ones at the grocery store and see what you love most.
I am not a commentator by any means. I just had to say that my boyfriend and I make this all the time! We love to add avocado to it. Neither of us liked bean salad before this one. Absolutely delicious.
Hi Cris! This means the world to me so thank you for commenting. It warmed my heart โค๏ธ
Do you know how many calories this is?
Unfortunately I donโt count love