Quick way to grow a 3-Minute Easy Bean Salad Recipe
This super-fast bean salad is perfect for a quick, healthy meal. It's packed with flavor and requires minimal effort, making it ideal for busy days.
Equipment
- large bowl
- small bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 15 oz canned mixed beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup cucumber diced
- 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained mixed beans, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and fresh chopped parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assembly
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture in the large bowl.
- Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve
- Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal, or chill for a short period to enhance the flavors.
Notes
This salad is highly versatile; feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or corn, or a sprinkle of feta cheese for extra flavor.