Bean There Done That: 3 Nutritious Bean Salad Recipes You’ll Love
Beans are affordable and versatile, making them a great salad ingredient. They are also very nutritious! Beans are an excellent source of antioxidants, B vitamins, minerals like copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, as well as fiber and protein. Regular consumption of beans also reduces the risk of many health problems such as diabetes and heart disease.
Here are 3 delicious bean salad recipes that everyone will love:
Tropical Bean Salad
What do you need:
- 1 lime, grated
- 1/2 tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 red onion, minced
- 2 cups of black beans
- 2 cups of chickpeas
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, and cilantro, then season with salt and pepper. In a salad bowl, mix the tomato, cucumber, onion, black beans, and chickpeas. To dress on a salad bowl. Toss to coat and serve immediately.
honey bean delight
What do you need:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups of kidney beans
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
Put the beans in a salad bowl. Add garlic, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, basil, sage, black pepper, and hot sauce to the bowl. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and beans are coated with dressing. Serve immediately.
Peaches and Beans
What do you need:
- 2 peaches, chopped
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/4 red onion, minced
- 2 cups of black beans
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- sea salt to taste
- In a salad bowl, combine peaches, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, black beans, and cilantro. Season with ground cumin and sea salt. Add avocado to bowl and drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Toss to coat. Let stand for 8-10 minutes before serving.
Substitute beans for your vegetables from time to time to add variety to your salads. These easy bean salad recipes are the perfect way to up your salad game – healthy and delicious at the same time!
