Dairy-Free Mixed Beans Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh, zesty flavors, this Dairy-Free Mixed Beans Salad is the ultimate healthy side dish or light main course. Packed with protein-rich mixed beans, crisp vegetables like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red bell pepper, it’s tossed in a tangy homemade dressing featuring extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. The addition of fresh parsley and a touch of garlic elevates every bite, making it a refreshing and nutritious option for lunch, backyard barbecues, or meal prep. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is not only effortless but also naturally vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for a crowd. Serve it chilled or at room temperature and enjoy a dish that’s both wholesome and delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned mixed beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the canned mixed beans thoroughly in a colander under cold water. Set aside to let them dry completely.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel, deseed, and dice the cucumber into small cubes. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add to the bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and fresh parsley. Add these to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and finely minced garlic clove until well combined.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste as necessary.
Add the mixed beans to the bowl with the vegetables and pour the dressing over. Toss everything gently to ensure even coating.
Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve at room temperature or chilled, as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
914 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2788 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.0 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.4 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.2 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2383 mg | 51% | |
*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.
