Pantry 3 Bean Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free, No Cook Sides)

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I am all about simple no cook recipes for entertaining – and this pantry 3 bean salad recipe is it!  This is one of my favorite no cook sides made with just a few staples: canned beans, jarred vegetables (if you don’t have fresh), and a simple easy homemade vinegarette that will knock this salad out of the park!  Brett and I are getting our vaccines next week which means we’ll finally be able to entertain again this summer!  I can’t wait to have people over on our new deck, with the new hot tob, and grilling up some favorites with this simple bean salad recipe.  And this bean salad cuts the (dijon) mustard – I made a big batch and ate it every day for lunch and was not mad about it!

• No Salt Added Chickpeas: the staple of all bean salads! You can use canned chickpeas (I’d highly recommend a low sodium or no salt version), or you can make your own chickpeas from scratch in the Instant Pot.
• Kidney Beans: Like tomatoes, I only use no salt or low sodium beans in my pantry – using low sodium beans lets you control the amount of salt in your dish for better flavor!
• Green Beans: I like these no salt added canned green beans, they are perfect in this salad!
• Bell Pepper: If you don’t have fresh peppers, these sweet roasted red peppers are a great substitute! I love adding them to breakfast bakes, sandwiches or wraps, and soups.
• Parsley
• Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online here, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry.  For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
• Lemon Juice: Use fresh lemons if you have it, or this really great bottled lemon that you can keep in your pantry if you don’t have fresh lemons. This lemon is great for dressings, dips, and even cocktails.
• Dijon Mustard – for a really nice flavor and texture, this dijon is a favorite in our pantry… I’d stay clear from yellow prepared mustard for this recipe.
• Agave Syrup:  I really like using this natural  raw organic agave syrup because it’s a natural and sustainable sweetener, plus it is ridiculously  inexpensive online so I always keep a few of these bottles in my pantry.
• Salt and pepper to taste

One of the Best No Cook Summer Side Dishes for Entertaining

This 3 bean salad recipe is fantastic to make ahead of time for a party, potluck, or gathering. Making this recipe in advance allows you to skip any cooking or prep on the day-of. This is a great recipe to entertain with, or bring to an event. This last minute appetizer recipe is one crowd-pleaser that everyone is sure to love.  A quick salad or side dish to bring to a party fast!

As always, if you make this vegan and gluten free no cook bean salad side dish recipe be sure to leave me a comment, rate this recipe, and tag me @theherbeevore on Instagram so I can feature you.  I love seeing all your photos of my recipe recreations!

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