Red Bean Tomato Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Red Bean Tomato Salad is a quick and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring hearty canned red beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes with a refreshing lemon-olive oil dressing infused with garlic and a hint of cumin. Chopped fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herbal brightness, making this salad equally satisfying as a light entrée or a vibrant side. Packed with protein, fiber, and Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this no-cook recipe is ideal for summer picnics, healthy lunches, or easy weeknight dinners. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile dish that’s as delicious as it is wholesome!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams canned red beans, rinsed and drained
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed and drained red beans, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean and tomato mixture in the large bowl.
Gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light entrée.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.4 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1939 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.1 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1807 mg | 38% | |
*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.
