High Protein Colorful Bean Medley

Bursting with vibrant flavors and packed with plant-based protein, this High Protein Colorful Bean Medley is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for health-conscious food lovers. Featuring a medley of protein-rich chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, and cannellini beans, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Bright red and yellow bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro add irresistible layers of color and texture. A zesty lime and cumin dressing ties it all together, delivering a refreshing and satisfying blend of tangy and smoky flavors. Perfect as a wholesome main course or a vibrant side dish, this gluten-free, vegan-friendly bean salad is ideal for summer potlucks, picnics, or simple, nutritious lunches.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 large lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, and cannellini beans.

Step 2

Add the diced red and yellow bell peppers, chopped red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the beans.

Step 3

Gently fold in the diced avocado and chopped cilantro into the mixture.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lime, extra-virgin olive oil, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper as desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a main course or a side salad, enjoying this refreshing and protein-rich medley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1795.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1634.3

Total Fat 66.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2913.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 214.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.5g	0%
Total Sugars 29.1g
Protein 66.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 487.5mg	0%
Iron 23.2mg	0%
Potassium 4778.6mg	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: 34.7%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 49.9%