Red Bean Tomato Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Red Bean Tomato Salad is a quick and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring hearty canned red beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes with a refreshing lemon-olive oil dressing infused with garlic and a hint of cumin. Chopped fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herbal brightness, making this salad equally satisfying as a light entrée or a vibrant side. Packed with protein, fiber, and Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this no-cook recipe is ideal for summer picnics, healthy lunches, or easy weeknight dinners. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile dish that’s as delicious as it is wholesome!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams canned red beans, rinsed and drained
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed and drained red beans, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, and chopped parsley.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 7

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light entrée.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	760.3 grams (760.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	726

Total Fat 44.40g	57%
Saturated Fat 6.10g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1939mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 81.00g	29%
Dietary Fiber 23.10g	83%
Total Sugars 12.70g
Protein 22.10g	44%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 202mg	16%
Iron 8mg	47%
Potassium 1807mg	38%

*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: 49.2%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 39.9%