High Protein Mixed Beans Salad

Bright, vibrant, and packed with flavor, this High Protein Mixed Beans Salad is a nutrition powerhouse that’s perfect for meal prep or a quick side dish. Featuring a medley of protein-rich chickpeas, black beans, and kidney beans tossed with crisp bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and fresh parsley, this salad is as visually appealing as it is satisfying. The zesty homemade dressing, made with olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, and a touch of cumin, ties everything together with a tangy, slightly sweet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, and ideal for a healthy lunch or dinner. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a deliciously refreshing dish that’s sure to become a staple in your recipe collection!

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Chop the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and cucumber into small bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the red onion.

Step 3

Slice the cherry tomatoes into halves.

Step 4

Chop the parsley finely.

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl.

Step 8

Gently toss all ingredients together to ensure they are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 9

Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a main dish or side salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2136.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2063.5

Total Fat 54.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4963.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 311.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 95.5g	0%
Total Sugars 45.8g
Protein 95.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 648.1mg	0%
Iron 33.9mg	0%
Potassium 5987.3mg	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: 23.0%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 58.9%