Quick Bean Salad
Bright, refreshing, and loaded with plant-based protein, this Quick Bean Salad is the ultimate 15-minute recipe for busy days! Featuring a colorful blend of canned black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas, this salad is packed with fiber and nutrients, making it as healthy as it is delicious. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion add a burst of freshness, while a tangy dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar ties everything together beautifully. Finished with freshly chopped parsley, this no-cook recipe is perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a quick side dish. Serve it chilled for a satisfying, vibrant dish that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can) canned black beans
- 15 oz (1 can) canned kidney beans
- 15 oz (1 can) canned chickpeas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup, chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the canned black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas thoroughly in a colander to remove any canning liquid.
Transfer the drained beans into a large mixing bowl.
Dice the cucumber into small cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely dice the red onion.
Add the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion to the bowl with the beans.
Finely chop the parsley and mix it into the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture, and toss well to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.3 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8808 mg | 383% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 616.3 g | 224% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 208.6 g | 745% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.1 g | ||
| Protein | 215.1 g | 430% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1220 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 67.4 mg | 374% | |
| Potassium | 9806 mg | 209% | |
*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.
