Low Fat Mixed Bean Salad
Elevate your meal prep with this vibrant, nutrient-packed Low Fat Mixed Bean Salad—a quick, no-cook recipe perfect for busy weeknights or healthy lunches! Loaded with protein-rich black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas, this salad is balanced by the crunch of diced bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and the zesty kick of red onion. Fresh parsley and cilantro add a garden-fresh touch, while the tangy dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, and a hint of honey brings all the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful dish is low in fat, high in fiber, and refreshingly satisfying. Serve chilled for a light yet filling option that’s ideal for summer picnics, meal-prepping, or as a hearty side dish. Keywords: low-fat, bean salad, healthy lunch, vegetarian, high-fiber, quick recipes.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned black beans
- 15 oz canned kidney beans
- 15 oz canned chickpeas
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium. Set aside to thoroughly drain.
Finely dice the red and green bell peppers and the red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the fresh parsley and cilantro.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, diced bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the mixed bean salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.2 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4971 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 297.2 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 97.1 g | 347% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.5 g | ||
| Protein | 94.9 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 661 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 34.1 mg | 189% | |
| Potassium | 5880 mg | 125% | |
*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.
