Description
This dense bean salad is protein-packed, fiber-rich, and bursting with flavor. It’s the perfect meal prep salad that keeps you full and energized.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine black beans, chickpeas, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and chopped parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss everything until well coated.
4. Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
Optional: Add crumbled feta or diced avocado for extra richness.
For variation, use a mix of beans like kidney beans, white beans, or lentils.
Great for meal prep and portable lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dense bean salad, bean salad recipe, healthy bean salad