There is nothing as refreshing as a summer salad. It is hot and you hardly want to eat anything. Salads are easy to make and you have something to eat in a jiffy. Here is a classic 3 bean salad recipe which is easy to make. I am sure you will not be disappointed. Vegan bean salad is also full of protein. Yes may people think vegetarians and vegans have low iron and protein. That is definitely a myth. If you make the right food choices, chickpeas, beans and legumes are good enough to give you what you need.
You can use a can of 3 beans mix to make Mexican bean salad recipes. It consists of red kidney beans, pinto beans and lima beans. 4 beans can has chickpeas added to it. Cans are handy and do not spoil until opened. They are already cooked so you can use it as it is. If you are making curry, use the juice else discard.
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Equipment
can opener ( if you are using can instead of fresh beans)
Ingredients
- Onion
- Tomato
- Cucumber
- Chickpeas
- Mexican canned beans
- Lemon juice
- Mint leaves
- Salt a per taste
Instructions
- Mix all dressing ingredients together and keep it aside.
- Chop onions, tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Strain the can to separate the beans.
- In a bowl, add beans and chopped onions, tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Add dressing to it and toss well. Serve fresh.
Variations
You may use 4 beans mix if you do not have 3 beans can.
Substitutions
Soak dry beans overnight and discard water. Boil them with enough water until they are soft. Strain and use them to make your bean salad.
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Vegan bean salad | Mexican bean salad recipe
Equipment
- can opener
Ingredients
- 1 small onion chopped
- 10-12 cherry tomatoes halved,quartered
- 1 cucumbers
- 1 can 3 bean salad or 4 bean can
For dressing
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice
- ¼ cup mint leaves chopped
- salt as per taste
Instructions
- Mix all dressing ingredients together and keep it aside.
- Chop onions, tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Strain the can to separate the beans.
- In a bowl, add beans and chopped onions, tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Add dressing to it and toss well. Serve fresh.
Notes
FAQs
Yes it contains iron, folates, protein and vitamin B6.
It lasts 3-4 days.
Yes they are already cooked. Washing them before use, helps reduce sodium in it.
Storage
Store the ingredients in an air tight jar. Always mix the dressing before you serve.
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