No Fuss Red Kidney Bean Salad

Elevate your salad game with this incredibly simple yet flavorful No Fuss Red Kidney Bean Salad! Packed with protein-rich red kidney beans, refreshing cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this vibrant dish comes together in just 15 minutes—no cooking required. Tossed in a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing infused with earthy cumin, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herbaceous notes, making it a perfect side dish or light vegetarian meal. Whether served immediately or chilled to let the flavors meld, this easy-to-make salad is a go-to recipe for quick lunches, picnics, or busy weeknights.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Red kidney beans (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
• 0.5 medium Red onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the red kidney beans, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture in the large bowl.

Step 4

Using a large spoon, gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a fresh and healthy salad or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	889.3 grams (889.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1000

Total Fat 45.10g	58%
Saturated Fat 7.00g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2156mg	94%
Total Carbohydrate 115.90g	42%
Dietary Fiber 31.30g	112%
Total Sugars 14.10g
Protein 38.90g	78%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 200mg	15%
Iron 15mg	81%
Potassium 2432mg	52%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.6%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 45.2%