A hearty and flavorful Dense Bean Salad packed with a variety of beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing. Perfectly suitable for a healthy lunch or a side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup black beans canned, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup kidney beans canned, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh or canned
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg