Description
This colorful dense bean salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will brighten up any meal. Featuring a mix of nutritious beans, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing, it’s perfect as a refreshing side dish or a satisfying main course. Quick to prepare and fully customizable, this salad is ideal for summer barbecues or healthy weekday lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red, yellow, or green)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse all canned beans under cold water to remove excess sodium.
- Dice the bell peppers into small cubes, chop the red onion finely, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine the rinsed beans with the chopped veggies and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg