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Customizable Bean Salad

A colorful, fiber-packed bean salad that’s endlessly customizable and perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Black beans
  • Kidney beans
  • Fire-roasted corn
  • Chopped bell pepper
  • Red onion
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime juice
  • Olive oil
  • Chili powder
  • Cannellini beans or chickpeas
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cucumber
  • Kalamata olives
  • Crumbled feta
  • Lemon
  • Oregano
  • Diced jalapeños
  • Avocado
  • Maple-mustard vinaigrette
  • Mixed beans (kidney, chickpea, white)
  • Roasted butternut squash or sweet potato
  • Dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds
  • Kale ribbons
  • Cooked quinoa
  • Shredded carrots
  • Chopped spinach
  • Toasted sunflower seeds
  • Apple cider vinaigrette
  • Navy beans
  • Black-eyed peas
  • Shaved raw carrots and beets
  • Green onion
  • Parsley
  • Creamy tahini
  • Lemon juice
  • Garlic
  • Fresh mango chunks
  • Pinto beans
  • Red bell pepper
  • Chili flakes
  • Honey
  • Chickpeas
  • Lentils
  • Za’atar
  • Fresh mint
  • Farro, rice, or couscous
  • Vegetables for topping
  • Herbs
  • Pickles
  • Vinaigrette or creamy herb sauce

Instructions

  1. Gather your base of at least two types of beans to add texture.
  2. In a large bowl, mix in your choice of crunchy vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
  3. Add in optional toppings such as feta, herbs, or nuts.
  4. Whisk together a bold dressing using lime juice or vinaigrette, then pour over the salad.
  5. Marinate overnight for deeper flavors, and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with seasonal ingredients or whatever you have in your fridge!

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Global
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: bean salad, healthy salad, customizable recipe, vegan meal prep