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Bean Salad

A refreshing and nutritious bean salad packed with protein and fiber, perfect as a side dish or light meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Beans
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and oregano.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with your favorite vegetables or herbs.

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