Peppery Bean Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Peppery Bean Salad is a quick, nutritious side dish or light main that's perfect for any occasion. Packed with protein-rich black and white beans, crisp bell peppers, zesty red onion, and fresh parsley, it delivers a medley of textures in every bite. The tangy dressing, made from extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, is elevated by a peppery kick from ground black pepper and optional red pepper flakes. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing salad is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a healthy meal prep option. Serve it cold with a final sprinkle of freshly ground peppercorns for a gourmet finish!

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) canned black beans
• 1 can (15 ounces) canned white beans (e.g., cannellini or navy beans)
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 large yellow bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 0.5 cup (chopped) fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon (optional) crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon (additional for garnish) freshly ground black peppercorns

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans and white beans under cold water. Set aside to fully drain.

Step 2

Chop the red and yellow bell peppers into small, bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 3

Finely dice the red onion and chop the parsley. Set aside.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, white beans, chopped bell peppers, red onion, and parsley.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your liking.

Step 8

Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual bowls. Garnish with freshly ground black peppercorns for an extra peppery kick.

Step 9

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1504.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1490.4

Total Fat 48.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4116.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.8g	0%
Total Sugars 14.5g
Protein 67.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 523.1mg	0%
Iron 23.9mg	0%
Potassium 4261.5mg	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: 28.1%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 54.5%