Description
A nutritious and protein-rich bean salad perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mixed beans (black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the mixed beans.
- In a large bowl, combine the beans, bell peppers, red onion, corn, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for meal prep.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumbers or tomatoes.
- For extra protein, consider adding feta cheese or avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: 25g Protein-Packed Bean Salad