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healthy kidney bean salad recipe

Healthy Kidney Bean Salad

Author: Laura Bais
This Healthy Kidney Bean Salad is a delightful and easy recipe that's perfect for any occasion. Give it a try—you'll love how refreshing and satisfying it is! It's especially great for summer days but enjoyable all year round. So why not make it for your next meal? You won't be disappointed!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Salad bowl
  • 1 chopping Board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 drainer

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces canned kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 5 ounces corn kernels drained
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sunflower or pumpkin seed oil
  • 2/3 teaspoon salt
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Drain and rinse the canned kidney beans and corn kernels.
  • Grate the large carrot.
  • Clean and dice the red bell pepper.
  • Finely chop the yellow onion.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, corn, grated carrot, red bell pepper, and onion.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, sunflower or pumpkin seed oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
  • Mix everything well to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients.
  • Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for about half an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the salad chilled as a side dish. Enjoy!

Notes

If you're using a different type of vinegar, reduce the amount. It's best to add a little at a time and adjust to your taste.
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