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Healthy Bean Salads

Delicious Healthy Bean Salads That Even Fast Food Lovers Crave

Explore these Healthy Bean Salads packed with nutrition and flavor, perfect for meal prep or as a side dish.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinsed and drained
  • 1 can Kidney Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 juice Fresh Lemon Juice Juice of one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Or Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Honey or Maple Syrup Optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by rinsing one can each of black beans, chickpeas, and kidney beans under cold water for about 30 seconds. Drain well.
  2. Halve a cup of cherry tomatoes, dice half a cucumber, and thinly slice a quarter of a red onion.
  3. Chop about a quarter cup of fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together four tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, and two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Add optional sweetener.
  5. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
  6. Taste and adjust flavors as needed. Chill for 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This salad stays fresh for up to four days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container.

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