No Fuss Red Kidney Bean Salad
Elevate your salad game with this incredibly simple yet flavorful No Fuss Red Kidney Bean Salad! Packed with protein-rich red kidney beans, refreshing cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this vibrant dish comes together in just 15 minutes—no cooking required. Tossed in a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing infused with earthy cumin, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herbaceous notes, making it a perfect side dish or light vegetarian meal. Whether served immediately or chilled to let the flavors meld, this easy-to-make salad is a go-to recipe for quick lunches, picnics, or busy weeknights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Red kidney beans (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the red kidney beans, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
Using a large spoon, gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
Serve immediately as a fresh and healthy salad or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.9 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 485 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 587 mg | 12% | |
*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.
