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white bowl with red trim filled with vegan kidney bean salad

Kidney Bean Salad with Fresh Herbs

Katie Hale
A light and healthy vegan kidney bean salad has tons of flavor and is packed with protein and fiber for the perfect side dish or easy lunch!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 356 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Open the canned goods and drain them. Rinse the beans and chickpeas then drain.
  • Combine the red beans, chickpeas, corn, chopped parsley, sliced cucumber, and diced onion in a large mixing bowl. Set this aside.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sugar, garlic, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Whisk until combined, taste, and add additional seasoning if needed.
  • Now pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • Chill until ready to serve.

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Notes

  1. If making ahead of time, keep the fresh herbs separate until time to serve. 
  2. Try using flavored olive oil in the dressing for an added zip of flavor. 
  3. Replace the white onion with red onion, yellow onion, or green onion if desired. 

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 13gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 684mgPotassium: 648mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 390IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 3mg
Keyword bean and chickpea salad, bean salad recipe, kidney bean salad, vegan kidney bean salad
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