Mustard Free Three Bean Salad with Turmeric-Lemon Vinaigrette
This vibrant, hearty salad brings together three kinds of beans — tender chickpeas, meaty kidney beans, and crisp blanched green beans — for a dish that's satisfying enough to anchor a meal on its own. The real star is the turmeric-lemon vinaigrette, a golden, fragrant dressing built from fresh lemon juice, raw honey, garlic, ginger, and a generous pinch of black pepper that gives every bite a bright, warming kick. Many store-bought dressings and pre-made bean salads sneak in mustard as an emulsifier or flavor booster, so making your own from scratch is the smartest way to keep things safe without sacrificing any depth of flavor. A short rest in the fridge is all it takes for the beans to soak up that glossy dressing and for the flavors to really come together. Sliced red onion and fresh flat-leaf parsley add a pop of color and a clean, herby finish that keeps the whole bowl feeling light and fresh. It's the kind of make-ahead dish that actually gets better as it sits, making it perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a simple weeknight side.
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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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