Description
Discover the vibrant and nutritious Dense Bean Salad, packed with protein and bursting with fresh flavors! Perfect for a quick lunch or as a hearty side dish that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red, green, or yellow for a colorful mix)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (balsamic or apple cider)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by washing and cutting the bell peppers, halving the cherry tomatoes, and finely chopping the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas.
- Whisk together olive oil and vinegar in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the prepared vegetables and dressing with the beans in the large mixing bowl.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Give it a good stir before serving if any liquid settles at the bottom.
- Add avocado or feta cheese for an extra flavor dimension.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg