Winter Salad Mostly Cans
Brighten up cold days with this easy and vibrant Winter Salad Mostly Cans, a quick no-cook recipe that's as nourishing as it is convenient. Perfectly balancing protein-packed canned chickpeas and kidney beans with sweet corn, juicy diced tomatoes, and a fresh burst of chopped parsley, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes! A zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and aromatic ground cumin ties it all together, while optional crumbled feta adds a creamy, tangy touch. Whether served as a light lunch, side dish, or potluck favorite, this winter salad is bursting with color, flavor, and pantry-friendly practicality. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and endlessly customizable, it’s a meal you’ll want to revisit all season long!
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Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can) canned chickpeas
- 15 oz (1 can) canned kidney beans
- 15 oz (1 can) canned corn kernels
- 14.5 oz (1 can) diced canned tomatoes, drained
- 0.5 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely diced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Directions
Step 1
1. Begin by draining and rinsing the canned chickpeas, kidney beans, and corn thoroughly under cold water. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
2. Add the drained diced canned tomatoes to the bowl with the other canned ingredients.
Step 3
3. Finely dice half a medium red onion and chop half a cup of fresh parsley. Add both to the bowl.
Step 4
4. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, the juice of one lemon, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of ground cumin to make the dressing.
Step 5
5. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and mix gently but thoroughly to combine.
Step 6
6. If desired, sprinkle the salad with 0.5 cup of crumbled feta cheese as a garnish.
Step 7
7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Stir again before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (13353.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 9677.4 |
| Total Fat 118.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 106.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 30380.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1669.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 497.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 238.4g | |
| Protein 583.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 4252.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 225.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 39551.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories