Red Bean Salad
Bright, fresh, and protein-packed, this Red Bean Salad is a vibrant medley of wholesome ingredients that comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring tender red kidney beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated with a tangy homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar, perfectly balanced with a touch of garlic and earthy cumin. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a burst of color and herby goodness, making this dish as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect as a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or a crowd-pleasing offering at potlucks, this no-cook salad is a flavorful, nutrient-packed option for any occasion. Whether served immediately or chilled to let the flavors meld, this easy red bean salad recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned red kidney beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 large garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cumin
Instructions
Rinse and drain the canned red kidney beans thoroughly in a colander under cold running water.
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. If they are particularly large, you can quarter them.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then dice it into small bite-sized pieces.
Peel and finely dice the red onion.
Finely chop the fresh parsley, ensuring that any thick stems are removed.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic clove, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the red kidney beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine, making sure everything is evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or refrigerate it if serving later.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.8 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2481 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.3 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.3 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2435 mg | 52% | |
*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.
