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Dense Bean Salad

Hearty Bean Salad

A protein-packed, filling salad made with a mix of beans, fresh vegetables, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Chickpeas cooked or canned
  • 1 cup Black Beans cooked or canned
  • 1 cup Kidney Beans cooked or canned
  • 1 medium Cucumber diced
  • 1/4 small Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper diced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced bell pepper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

This hearty bean salad can be enjoyed on its own or served as a side dish with grilled meats or a whole grain like quinoa.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Bean Salad, healthy, Protein-Packed
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