Description
A protein-packed salad featuring dense beans as the main ingredient, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked dense beans (black or kidney beans)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the cooked dense beans.
- Combine beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and parsley in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Chill salad before serving for best taste.
- Add feta cheese for extra flavor if desired.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for a tangy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg