Quick Bean Salad

Bright, refreshing, and loaded with plant-based protein, this Quick Bean Salad is the ultimate 15-minute recipe for busy days! Featuring a colorful blend of canned black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas, this salad is packed with fiber and nutrients, making it as healthy as it is delicious. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion add a burst of freshness, while a tangy dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar ties everything together beautifully. Finished with freshly chopped parsley, this no-cook recipe is perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a quick side dish. Serve it chilled for a satisfying, vibrant dish that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 91/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz (1 can) canned black beans
• 15 oz (1 can) canned kidney beans
• 15 oz (1 can) canned chickpeas
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup, chopped parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the canned black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas thoroughly in a colander to remove any canning liquid.

Step 2

Transfer the drained beans into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Dice the cucumber into small cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely dice the red onion.

Step 4

Add the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion to the bowl with the beans.

Step 5

Finely chop the parsley and mix it into the salad mixture.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture, and toss well to combine.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	7236 grams (7236.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8094

Total Fat 78.60g	101%
Saturated Fat 13.70g	69%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 17555mg	763%
Total Carbohydrate 1370.70g	498%
Dietary Fiber 431.90g	1543%
Total Sugars 36.40g
Protein 507.60g	1015%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2456mg	189%
Iron 195mg	1084%
Potassium 27559mg	586%

*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: 8.6%

Protein: 24.7%

Carbs: 66.7%