Winter Salad Mostly Cans
Brighten up cold days with this easy and vibrant Winter Salad Mostly Cans, a quick no-cook recipe that's as nourishing as it is convenient. Perfectly balancing protein-packed canned chickpeas and kidney beans with sweet corn, juicy diced tomatoes, and a fresh burst of chopped parsley, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes! A zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and aromatic ground cumin ties it all together, while optional crumbled feta adds a creamy, tangy touch. Whether served as a light lunch, side dish, or potluck favorite, this winter salad is bursting with color, flavor, and pantry-friendly practicality. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and endlessly customizable, it’s a meal you’ll want to revisit all season long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can) canned chickpeas
- 15 oz (1 can) canned kidney beans
- 15 oz (1 can) canned corn kernels
- 14.5 oz (1 can) diced canned tomatoes, drained
- 0.5 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely diced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
1. Begin by draining and rinsing the canned chickpeas, kidney beans, and corn thoroughly under cold water. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the drained diced canned tomatoes to the bowl with the other canned ingredients.
3. Finely dice half a medium red onion and chop half a cup of fresh parsley. Add both to the bowl.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, the juice of one lemon, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of ground cumin to make the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and mix gently but thoroughly to combine.
6. If desired, sprinkle the salad with 0.5 cup of crumbled feta cheese as a garnish.
7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Stir again before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9677 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.5 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.1 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 30380 mg | 1321% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1669.0 g | 607% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 497.2 g | 1776% | |
| Total Sugars | 238.4 g | ||
| Protein | 583.0 g | 1166% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4253 mg | 327% | |
| Iron | 225.2 mg | 1251% | |
| Potassium | 39551 mg | 842% | |
*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.
