Red Kidney Bean Salad
Packed with vibrant colors, fresh flavors, and wholesome ingredients, this Red Kidney Bean Salad is a quick and healthy dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring protein-rich red kidney beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, zesty red onion, and fragrant parsley, this salad is tossed in a light and zippy dressing made of olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Optional crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy touch to elevate this already irresistible dish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a refreshing choice for busy weeknights, potlucks, or as a nutrient-dense side dish. Serve it chilled to let the bold flavors truly shine. This easy kidney bean salad is your go-to for a high-protein vegetarian recipe that’ll satisfy every palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned red kidney beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned red kidney beans thoroughly under cold water, then set aside to drain completely.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber into small cubes, chop the red onion finely, and mince the garlic.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the red kidney beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl and toss everything gently to combine and coat evenly.
If using, crumble the feta cheese over the salad and gently mix it in.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.3 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 956 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 626 mg | 13% | |
*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.
