Red Kidney Bean Salad

Packed with vibrant colors, fresh flavors, and wholesome ingredients, this Red Kidney Bean Salad is a quick and healthy dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring protein-rich red kidney beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, zesty red onion, and fragrant parsley, this salad is tossed in a light and zippy dressing made of olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Optional crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy touch to elevate this already irresistible dish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a refreshing choice for busy weeknights, potlucks, or as a nutrient-dense side dish. Serve it chilled to let the bold flavors truly shine. This easy kidney bean salad is your go-to for a high-protein vegetarian recipe that’ll satisfy every palate!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned red kidney beans
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 small red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned red kidney beans thoroughly under cold water, then set aside to drain completely.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber into small cubes, chop the red onion finely, and mince the garlic.

Step 3

Roughly chop the fresh parsley and set it aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the red kidney beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl and toss everything gently to combine and coat evenly.

Step 7

If using, crumble the feta cheese over the salad and gently mix it in.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.

Step 9

Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Step 10

Serve chilled as a side dish or a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	901 grams (901.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1153

Total Fat 70.10g	90%
Saturated Fat 24.90g	124%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.10g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 3827mg	166%
Total Carbohydrate 89.80g	33%
Dietary Fiber 24.00g	86%
Total Sugars 8.70g
Protein 45.10g	90%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 828mg	64%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 2129mg	45%

*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: 53.9%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 30.7%