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The Best High-Protein Kidney Bean Salad


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A nutritious, protein-packed salad with a vibrant mix of beans and fresh vegetables, topped with a zesty dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons, juice and zest
  • 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 12 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, black beans, and garbanzo beans.
  2. Add the sliced Persian cucumbers, chopped parsley, and green onions.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, apple cider vinegar, grated garlic, and salt.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is coated.
  5. Cover the salad and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a different flavor, consider substituting black beans for kidney beans, or olive oil for avocado oil.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: International

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg