Mean Bean Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
34%
Mean Bean Salad
5 min.
12
194kcal

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Looking for a quick and healthy side dish that's both delicious and satisfying? Try this Mean Bean Salad, a vibrant, plant-based creation that’s perfect for any occasion. With a perfect balance of savory flavors and a variety of textures, this salad is packed with wholesome ingredients like kidney beans, soybeans, and garbanzo beans, all tossed together in a tangy balsamic vinegar dressing. It's an easy-to-make dish that’s sure to impress your guests or make a delicious addition to your meal prep routine.

Not only is this recipe vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it’s also incredibly nutritious! Packed with plant-based protein from the beans, along with healthy fats from hemp seed oil and hemp hearts, this salad keeps you full and energized. The celery, garlic, red pepper, and tomato provide a refreshing crunch and boost of flavor that enhances the overall taste, making this side dish a perfect complement to any main course.

Ready in just 5 minutes, the Mean Bean Salad is perfect for those busy days when you want something healthy and flavorful without spending hours in the kitchen. It’s an ideal option for gatherings, picnics, or meal prepping for the week ahead. Make it today and enjoy a colorful, nutritious, and tasty side dish that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • 15 oz kidney beans canned
  • 15 oz soy beans canned
  •  celery stalks finely chopped
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 0.3 cup hemp seed oil 
  • 0.3 cup hemp seeds shelled (Hemp Hearts)
  • 15 oz garbonzo beans canned
  •  bell pepper red finely chopped
  •  tomatoes finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients into a bowl. Stir until well mixed.Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories194kcal
Protein20.57%
Fat51.38%
Carbs28.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.82
Glycemic Load
3.36
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.914347824843%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:193.57kcal
9.68%
Fat:11.44g
17.6%
Saturated Fat:1.06g
6.61%
Carbohydrates:14.05g
4.68%
Net Carbohydrates:9.03g
3.29%
Sugar:3.48g
3.87%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:180.03mg
7.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.31g
20.62%
Vitamin C:22.68mg
27.49%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.02%
Fiber:5.02g
20.07%
Phosphorus:192.33mg
19.23%
Iron:3.37mg
18.72%
Folate:70.15µg
17.54%
Magnesium:54.1mg
13.53%
Copper:0.23mg
11.66%
Potassium:406.59mg
11.62%
Vitamin K:9.76µg
9.3%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.51%
Vitamin A:423.71IU
8.47%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.91%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.91%
Calcium:73.42mg
7.34%
Zinc:0.83mg
5.51%
Selenium:3.1µg
4.42%
Vitamin B3:0.58mg
2.92%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.3%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.56%