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healthy bean salad

Healthy Bean Salad: 7 Vibrant Ingredients for Joyful Eating


  • Author: Juanita A. Smith
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A nutritious and colorful bean salad packed with flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas.
  2. Add cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  • This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumber or corn.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: healthy bean salad, vegetarian salad, nutritious salad