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Bean Salad (RECIPE)
A refreshing and healthy salad with kidney beans, chickpeas, veggies, and spices.
BY Amber M., April 21, 2024
Bean Salad (RECIPE)
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (1 x 15oz can) kidney beans , drained and rinsed
- 1½ cups (1 x 15oz can) chickpeas , drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ medium sweet white or red onion , finely chopped
- 1 cup (or 1 to 2 big handfuls) flat leaf parsley , chopped or torn
For the Dressing
- 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice , usually around 1 large juicy lemon or 1½ medium ones
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 small cloves garlic , minced very finely or grated
- 1 - 2 teaspoons sugar , or a little drop of maple syrup or agave
- ½ teaspoon salt , or to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper , or to taste
Instructions
- 1. Drain and rinse the beans then add to a large salad bowl.
- 2. Add the chopped cucumber, onion and parsley.
- 3.Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together, or put them in a jar and give them a good shake. I recommend adding the sugar to taste so you get the perfect balance of tangy and sweet for you.
- 4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss together well.
Enjoy!!
Servings : 6
Ready in : 10 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
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