Cashew Free Three Bean Salad with Turmeric-Lemon Vinaigrette
This vibrant, hearty salad brings together three kinds of beans in a way that feels both satisfying and genuinely fresh. Chickpeas and kidney beans provide a creamy, protein-packed base, while blanched green beans add a bright snap that keeps every bite interesting. The real star is the turmeric-lemon vinaigrette — a golden, zippy dressing built from olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, garlic, and warm spices that coat every ingredient beautifully. A short rest in the fridge is all it takes for the flavors to deepen and meld into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. Because every component here is straightforward and plant-based, there's no need to scan labels for hidden nut-based additives or worry about cross-contact from tree nuts sneaking into a store-bought dressing. It works equally well as a make-ahead lunch, a potluck contribution, or a bold side dish alongside grilled proteins. The parsley and red onion finish it off with a pop of color and a little bite that rounds out the whole bowl.
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6 servings
For the salad
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 oz fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
For the vinaigrette
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3–4 minutes, until bright green and just tender with a slight snap when bitten. Drain in a colander and immediately rinse under cold running water until cool to the touch.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and salt until the dressing is smooth and uniform in color.
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