Healthy Mixed Bean Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of our Healthy Mixed Bean Salad, a delightful and nutritious dish that combines four types of beans with crisp cucumber, zesty red onion, and sun-dried tomatoes. Tossed in a refreshing herby vinaigrette, this colorful salad is perfect for BBQs, picnics, or as a quick lunch option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
- Pinto beans
- Kidney beans
- Black-eyed peas
- Cannellini beans
- Cucumber
- Red onion
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Fresh herbs (parsley, mint, basil)
Instructions
- Rinse and drain all canned beans; add to a mixing bowl.
- Chop cucumber, red onion, and sun-dried tomatoes; mix with the beans.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon zest and juice, garlic, dijon mustard, maple syrup, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture; toss until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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