Heart-Healthy Colorful Bean Medley

Brighten up your plate with this Heart-Healthy Colorful Bean Medley, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that’s as delicious as it is wholesome. Featuring a trio of protein-rich black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas, combined with crisp red and yellow bell peppers, zesty red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this recipe offers a satisfying medley of flavors and textures. Tossed in a tangy, cumin-spiced red wine vinegar dressing sweetened with a touch of honey, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights or meal prep. Enjoy it as a refreshing side dish, a plant-based main over leafy greens, or a quick grab-and-go lunch. Bursting with heart-healthy ingredients and natural colors, this salad is sure to impress at your next picnic or potluck.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans
• 1 can (15 oz) canned kidney beans
• 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 large yellow bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 0.5 bunch fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the canned black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess salt and preservatives. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Deseed and finely chop the red and yellow bell peppers. Add them to the bean mixture.

Step 3

Peel and finely dice the red onion. Add it to the mixing bowl with the beans and bell peppers.

Step 4

Chop the fresh parsley, removing any large stems, and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, ground cumin, ground black pepper, and salt until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture in the large bowl.

Step 7

Toss everything together until the beans and vegetables are well coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Let the medley sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve as a side dish or over a bed of greens for a hearty salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1912.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2054.4

Total Fat 54.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4957.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 306.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 94.8g	0%
Total Sugars 40.9g
Protein 94.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 628.0mg	0%
Iron 33.9mg	0%
Potassium 5695.2mg	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: 23.3%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 58.6%