# Three-Bean Herb Salad with a Sharp Mustard Dressing
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Publication state: published
Updated: 2026-07-28
Primary keyword: three-bean herb salad recipe
A practical, source-aware recipe for three-bean herb salad, with the history kept close to the method.
## Timing and Yield
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 0 minutes
- Total: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
## Ingredients
- 1 x 400 g can kidney beans, drained
- 1 x 400 g can chickpeas, drained
- 1 x 400 g can green beans, drained
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
- 20 g parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp wine vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Fine salt and pepper
## Method
1. Rinse and dry: Rinse the canned beans and drain thoroughly so the dressing does not become watery.
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   Image description: Step 1: Rinse and dry for Three-Bean Herb Salad.
2. Make the dressing: Whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
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   Image description: Step 2: Make the dressing for Three-Bean Herb Salad.
3. Combine: Add beans, onion, and parsley; fold gently until coated.
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   Image description: Step 3: Combine for Three-Bean Herb Salad.
4. Rest: Leave for 15 minutes before serving so the onion softens slightly.
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   Image description: Step 4: Rest for Three-Bean Herb Salad.
## Storage
Cool completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat only when the texture benefits from it.
## History Context
Mixed bean salads reflect modern canned-food convenience, built on much older pulse agriculture.
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- Description: Three-Bean Herb Salad, presented as a food-focused editorial visualization by The Foods That Shaped Us.
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## Sources
1. Whole Foods Market Forecasts the Top Food and Beverage Trends for 2026. Whole Foods Market. https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company-info/newsroom/news-releases/whole-foods-market-forecasts-the-top-food-and-beverage-trends-for-2026