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Three Bean Salad With Chicken

This easy, vibrant salad is bursting with color and flavor. Store-bought rotisserie chicken is the time-saving, budget-friendly MVP. Three different types of canned beans are used for a fresh, fiber- and protein-rich salad that is satisfying and delicious. Whip this up for every occasion.
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Course: Salad
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Refrigerate: 2 hours
Servings: 6
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder (or 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced)
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
  • 15 oz. can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 15 oz. can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 15 oz. can white beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 red onion (diced)
  • 1 cucumber (diced)

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl or jar with a lid, add olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, mint leaves, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix/shake well to combine and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, kidney beans, chickpeas, white beans, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, red onion and cucumber. Stir well to combine.
  • Add the dressing and mix well to combine. Taste and add additional seasonings or lemon juice as needed.
  • Store in the fridge for 2-3 hours, allowing the mixture to chill and flavors to combine. Option to serve with additional fresh mint. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The chicken can be omitted altogether for a vegetarian version of this recipe.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to two days. Add a fresh squeeze of lemon to brighten leftovers.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 581mgPotassium: 921mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 921IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 5mg
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Nutrition Facts
Three Bean Salad With Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
350
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
35
mg
12
%
Sodium
 
581
mg
25
%
Potassium
 
921
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
41
g
14
%
Fiber
 
12
g
50
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
 
921
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
 
48
mg
58
%
Calcium
 
128
mg
13
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.