Colorful Kidney Bean Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious Colorful Kidney Bean Salad, a quick and easy recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Packed with tender kidney beans, crisp red and yellow bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lime-cumin dressing, this salad is a burst of bold flavors and healthy goodness in every bite. Fresh parsley and red onion add a refreshing herbal note and a slight crunch to this colorful medley. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course, this no-cook recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, picnics, and potlucks. It’s gluten-free, vegan, and brimming with protein and fiber, making it a wholesome choice for every occasion. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a delicious salad that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned kidney beans
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned kidney beans thoroughly under cold water, then set them aside.
Dice the red bell pepper and yellow bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the mixture.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables in the bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable and bean mixture, and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
982 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.2 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1768 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.3 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.5 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 3423 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
