![]() Leave to drain for a few minutes before tipping into a serving bowl. Empty the beans into a sieve or colander and place under cold running water to rinse off any of the starchy liquid that is often found in tinned beans.They are also a very cheap way of adding protein to your diet! Making Three Bean Salad They have a nutty taste and provide a lot of crunch to this dish. They are high in B vitamins and provide you with essential minerals such as iron and potassium.Ĭhickpeas or Garbanzo Beans (as they are sometimes called) are a great source of protein and healthy fibres. They are sometimes referred to as white kidney beans because of their similarity in shape and size to red kidney beans. They have a mild nutty flavour but have a soft, smooth texture. And most importantly □ they taste great!Ĭannellini Beans are a creamy white coloured bean that originate in Italy. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals. Kidney Beans are a common bean that are a fantastic source of protein and healthy fibres. Some people swap in chopped green beans when making bean salad but I just love this combination, so I stick to these 3 types of bean. I use kidney beans, cannellini beans and chickpeas (garbanzo beans) in this recipe. Yum! What beans to use in Three Bean Salad? I use kidney beans, cannellini beans and chickepeas in this salad and for added flavour and crunch, I use finely chopped red onion and celery. The dressing coats the beans nicely and is very tasty but the salad isn't swimming in oily dressing! So this Three Bean Salad, is a skinnier version of ones that you may find in a typical salad bar. If the salad is dripping in lots of oil rich dressing it will be very high in calories and therefore high in Smart Points. Well, in most parts Three Bean Salad is good for you! The beans are full of protein and healthy fibres BUT sometimes the dressing will be full of oil and sugar, so just be careful if you are eating this salad when out! It is filling, tasty and very, very good for you! Visit this page to see what that means.Ī good Three Bean Salad is a staple for any barbecue, cook out or family gathering and I can see why. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It really is a perfect, healthy and satisfying Weight Watchers recipe. However, to my mind it's just as good eaten on its own for lunch or as a quick low point snack any time of the day. It's tasty and filling and makes a great addition to any barbecue or cook out. If you follow the WW Personal Points plan you can find out how many Personal Points this recipe will be for you & track it in your WW App by clicking on the blue button in recipe card below! It is 5 SmartPoints per portion on the myWW Green plan. ![]() This super easy, super tasty Three Bean Salad is just 2 Smart Points per portion on Weight Watchers Freestyle plan, myWW Blue plan and myWW Purple plan.
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