Heart-Healthy Mixed Beans Salad

Bright, fresh, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Heart-Healthy Mixed Beans Salad is a must-try for anyone seeking a nutritious and flavorful side dish or light meal. Bursting with a trio of protein-rich beans—chickpeas, kidney beans, and black beans—this vibrant salad is paired with crisp bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, cooling cucumber, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Garnished with fresh parsley and a hint of garlic, it’s as delicious as it is healthy. Whether served as a standalone dish or alongside your favorite lean protein, this salad is a heart-smart choice brimming with fiber, antioxidants, and bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Ideal for vegan, vegetarian, and health-conscious eaters alike, this versatile recipe is destined to become a staple in your rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas
• 1 can (15 oz) canned kidney beans
• 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the chickpeas, kidney beans, and black beans thoroughly under cold water in a colander. Set aside to drain completely.

Step 2

Dice the red and yellow bell peppers, and cucumber into small, uniform pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the red onion and fresh parsley.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained beans, diced bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the mixed beans and vegetables. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve the salad fresh or chilled as desired. Enjoy your heart-healthy mixed beans salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2131.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2005.2

Total Fat 54.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4962.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 295.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 95.5g	0%
Total Sugars 29.0g
Protein 95.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 641.4mg	0%
Iron 32.8mg	0%
Potassium 6068.6mg	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: 23.7%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 57.7%