Cucumber Tomato and Kidney Bean Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with plant-based protein, this Cucumber Tomato and Kidney Bean Salad is the ultimate healthy side dish or light meal. Featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, hearty red kidney beans, and a zesty lemon-cumin dressing, this salad is a vibrant medley of fresh flavors and textures. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and finely chopped red onion for a subtle kick, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes—but also incredibly satisfying. Perfect as a summer salad, picnic favorite, or quick meal prep option, this dish is both gluten-free and vegan, making it a versatile crowd-pleaser. Serve it chilled for an even more refreshing experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1.5 cups Red kidney beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 0.5 whole Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
Instructions
Wash the cucumber and cherry tomatoes thoroughly. Peel the cucumber if desired.
Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes. Transfer both to a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion into small pieces and add to the bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley leaves and sprinkle them over the vegetables.
Add the drained and rinsed red kidney beans to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and cumin to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently until combined and evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasonings as necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice if desired.
Serve the salad immediately or chill in the fridge for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld nicely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
223 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.0 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 432 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 691 mg | 15% | |
*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.
