Low Fat Mixed Bean Salad

Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Low Fat Mixed Bean Salad is a quick and healthy dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with protein-rich black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas, this vibrant salad is balanced with crisp red and green bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and the zesty freshness of parsley and cilantro. Tossed in a tangy lime and red wine vinegar dressing, lightly sweetened with honey and spiced with cumin, it’s a guilt-free option that’s bursting with nutrients and bold flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing salad is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or as a versatile side dish. Serve it chilled and watch it disappear! Perfect for health-conscious eaters, this recipe is low-fat, vegan-friendly, and brimming with wholesome ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned black beans
• 15 oz canned kidney beans
• 15 oz canned chickpeas
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium. Set aside to thoroughly drain.

Step 2

Finely dice the red and green bell peppers and the red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the fresh parsley and cilantro.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, diced bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and cilantro.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2005.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1880.9

Total Fat 40.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4971.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 297.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 97.1g	0%
Total Sugars 37.5g
Protein 94.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 660.7mg	0%
Iron 34.1mg	0%
Potassium 5880.4mg	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: 18.7%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 61.6%