Kidney Bean Salad
Bright, refreshing, and loaded with vibrant flavors, this Kidney Bean Salad is the ultimate no-cook recipe for busy days or healthy meal prep. Packed with protein-rich kidney beans, crisp red bell pepper, juicy cucumber, and zesty red onion, it's both nutritious and satisfying. Fresh parsley adds a burst of herby freshness, while the tangy lemon-honey dressing with a hint of cumin ties everything together beautifully. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or potluck favorite, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes and can be served immediately or chilled for enhanced flavor. Whether you're searching for a quick, healthy salad or a crowd-pleasing vegan dish, this Kidney Bean Salad will excite your taste buds while keeping things easy in the kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (drained and rinsed) canned kidney beans
- 1 large (diced) red bell pepper
- 1 medium (diced) cucumber
- 0.5 medium (finely chopped) red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the kidney beans by draining and rinsing them thoroughly under cold water. Set aside to drain completely.
Dice the red bell pepper, cucumber, and finely chop the red onion. Place them into a large salad bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl for freshness and flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, if desired, or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.8 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 412 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 478 mg | 10% | |
*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.
