Kidney Bean Tomato Red Onion Salad
Bright, fresh, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Kidney Bean Tomato Red Onion Salad is a quick and healthy dish that's perfect as a side or a light meal. Featuring hearty kidney beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onion, this salad is brought to life with a zesty dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of garlic. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an effortless go-to for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings. Loaded with plant-based protein and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it alongside grilled dishes, stuff it into wraps, or enjoy it on its own as a refreshing, satisfying treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Kidney beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red onion
- 10 grams Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic clove (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned kidney beans thoroughly under cold water. Shake off any excess water and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in halves. Add them to the bowl with the kidney beans.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moon shapes. Add the sliced onion to the bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Serve as a side dish or a light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1636 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2036 mg | 43% | |
*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.
