Vegetable and Bean Salad

This vibrant Vegetable and Bean Salad is packed with fresh flavors and nutrients, making it a perfect healthy lunch option. With a delightful mix of crunchy vegetables and protein-rich beans, it's both satisfying and refreshing.

Ingredients

• Canned black beans - 1 cup, drained and rinsed
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the vegetable and bean mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated.
4. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes for the flavors to meld, then serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber which aids digestive health.
• High in antioxidants from fresh vegetables.

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