Three-Bean Salad with Feta and Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

A refreshing, colorful bean salad combining red kidney beans, white cannellini beans, and green edamame with tangy feta and fresh basil. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cooked red kidney beans, cooked cannellini beans, shelled edamame into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, drained and rinsed cooked red kidney beans
• 1 cup, drained and rinsed cooked cannellini beans
• 1 cup, cooked and cooled shelled edamame
• 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup cooked red kidney beans, 1 cup cooked cannellini beans, and 1 cup cooked shelled edamame.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion to the beans.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
5. Step 5: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop.