Sugar-Free Mixed Beans Salad

Elevate your meal prep game with this vibrant and wholesome Sugar-Free Mixed Beans Salad, a must-try for health-conscious foodies. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, red kidney beans, and black beans, this salad gets a refreshing crunch from cucumber and juicy bursts of flavor from cherry tomatoes. A zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic ties it all together without any added sugar. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly dish is perfect as a light lunch, a side at your next potluck, or a grab-and-go meal for busy weekdays. Bursting with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, this sugar-free mixed beans salad is as nutritious as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

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 red kidney beans
• 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• 0.5 red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 garlic clove

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas, red kidney beans, and black beans thoroughly under cold water to remove excess sodium and liquid from the can.

Step 2

Place the rinsed beans in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes, and add them to the bowl with the beans.

Step 4

Peel the cucumber, if desired, then dice it into small pieces. Add to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Finely dice half of a red onion and add it to the salad.

Step 6

Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 8

Mince the garlic clove and add it to the dressing mixture. Whisk again to incorporate the garlic.

Step 9

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

Step 10

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

Step 11

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 12

Let the salad sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2040.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1944.5

Total Fat 68.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5311.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 263.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 84.9g	0%
Total Sugars 29.1g
Protein 84.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 641.0mg	0%
Iron 26.5mg	0%
Potassium 5298.4mg	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: 30.8%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 52.4%