Healthy Dense Bean Salad with Lemon Dressing
A healthy dense bean salad made with a variety of mixed beans, fresh vegetables, herbs and a simple lemon dressing. This easy vegetarian salad is high in protein, rich in fiber and perfect for meal prep lunches or light dinners.
Equipment
large mixing bowl
Colander for draining the beans
Knife and chopping board
Spoon for mixing
Ingredients
For the dense bean salad (2 servings):
- 2 cups mixed canned beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped olives of any kind you like
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese optional
Lemon dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the canned beans well, then add them to a large mixing bowl.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top if using.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for meal prep.
Notes
You can skip the feta if you want it to be completely plant-based.
Or you can add even more protein by adding shredded rotisserie chicken or BBQ chicken.
You can also add tuna to this salad, tuna and beans go well together.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 16gFat: 10gFiber: 10g
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