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Dense Bean Salad

A nutritious and tasty salad packed with protein and fiber, featuring a variety of beans and fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Beans
  • 1 can (15 oz) Black beans Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 can (15 oz) Kidney beans Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 small Red onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 medium Bell pepper Chopped (any color).
  • 1/2 cup Fresh parsley Chopped.
  • 1 medium Avocado Diced (optional).
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil For dressing.
  • 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar For dressing.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice For dressing.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard For dressing.
  • to taste Salt and pepper To taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Optional, for dressing.

Equipment

  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Open the cans of black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas. Pour them into a colander and rinse under cold water. Let them drain well.
  2. Chop the cherry tomatoes in half, finely chop the red onion, and chop the bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Chop the fresh parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until well blended. Add salt, pepper, and cumin to taste.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add the drained beans, chopped cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss to combine.
  5. If using avocado, fold it in carefully to avoid mashing. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour for best flavor.
  6. Serve the salad as a main dish or side, garnished with additional herbs or cheese if desired.

Notes

This salad is versatile; feel free to add different beans or seasonal vegetables to suit your taste.