Low Sodium Mixed Beans Salad

Bright, colorful, and packed with nutrients, this Low Sodium Mixed Beans Salad is a wholesome, heart-healthy recipe perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Featuring a trio of low-sodium kidney beans, chickpeas, and black beans, this vibrant dish is loaded with fresh vegetables like crunchy red bell pepper, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion. A refreshing dressing made with fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper ties everything together in just 15 minutes of prep time. This salt-conscious salad is bursting with flavor and is as versatile as it is nutritious—serve it as a chilled side dish, a satisfying main, or even a potluck favorite! Perfect for those embracing a low-sodium diet without compromising on taste, this recipe is sure to become a healthy staple.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) canned low sodium kidney beans
• 1 can (15 ounces) canned low sodium chickpeas
• 1 can (15 ounces) canned low sodium black beans
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

1. Drain and rinse the kidney beans, chickpeas, and black beans under running water to remove excess sodium and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

2. Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the beans.

Step 3

3. Finely chop the half red onion and the fresh parsley, then add them to the salad mix in the bowl.

Step 4

4. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the rest of the ingredients.

Step 5

5. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, ground black pepper, and garlic powder to create the dressing.

Step 6

6. Pour the dressing over the mixed beans and vegetables in the large bowl.

Step 7

7. Toss all ingredients gently until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 8

8. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

9. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a healthy side dish or a main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1118.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	809.3

Total Fat 30.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 558.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.6g	0%
Total Sugars 17.1g
Protein 33.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 289.6mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 2436.4mg	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: 32.5%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 51.5%