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High-Fiber Bean Salad That Keeps You Full For Hours
40 min
Total Time
6 servings
Portions
Easy
Difficulty
Budget
Cost
320 kcal
Calories/serving
This salad will outlast your snack cravings and your willpower—seriously clingy in a good way.
🛒 Quick Ingredients
6 portions
📋 Complete Ingredients List
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- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup cooked kidney beans
- 1 cup cooked cannellini beans
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar substitute (apple cider)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 cup crumbled feta
🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
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Cook dried beans in Instant Pot as directed
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Or use canned beans rinsed well and drained
3
Chop vegetables and herbs finely
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Make dressing with oil, lemon, vinegar, cumin
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Season dressing with salt and pepper
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Toss beans with dressing in bowl
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Add vegetables and toss gently
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Chill at least 30 minutes before serving
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Adjust salt and lemon to taste
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Sprinkle feta if using before serving
📊 Nutrition Facts
320
Calories
16g
Protein
40g
Carbs
12g
Fat
14g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
360mg
Sodium
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve over mixed greensnScoop with warm pita breadnTop with extra herbsnServe as side for grilled meals
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Overdressing makes salad soggynUsing canned beans without rinsingnNot balancing acid and oilnCutting vegetables too large
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Add grilled corn and avocadonUse white beans and lemon zestnSpicy version add chopped chilinAdd quinoa for extra protein
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
Can I use canned beans?
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Yes. Rinse well to reduce sodium.
How long does it keep?
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Keeps up to four days refrigerated.
Is it freezer friendly?
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Not recommended. Vegetables lose texture.
Can I make it gluten free?
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Yes. Use gluten free condiments.
Can I add grains?
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Yes quinoa works well for more protein.
⭐ Community Reviews
Kim
Fresh and filling. Great for packed lunches.
Raj
Balanced flavors and very satisfying. Love the herbs.
Maria
Easy to make. I added extra lemon.
Chen
Perfect for meal prep. Stays good for days.
Sofia
Family loved it. Crunchy and bright flavors.
