Colorful Kidney Bean Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious Colorful Kidney Bean Salad, a quick and easy recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Packed with tender kidney beans, crisp red and yellow bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lime-cumin dressing, this salad is a burst of bold flavors and healthy goodness in every bite. Fresh parsley and red onion add a refreshing herbal note and a slight crunch to this colorful medley. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course, this no-cook recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, picnics, and potlucks. It’s gluten-free, vegan, and brimming with protein and fiber, making it a wholesome choice for every occasion. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a delicious salad that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy!

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned kidney beans
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned kidney beans thoroughly under cold water, then set them aside.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper and yellow bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the mixture.

Step 5

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables in the bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the vegetable and bean mixture, and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 8

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1160.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	982.2

Total Fat 32.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1767.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 138.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.5g	0%
Total Sugars 15.6g
Protein 43.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 291.1mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 3423.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.6%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 54.5%