Mary Berry Mixed Bean Salad

Mary Berry Mixed Bean Salad is one of the best bean and easy salad recipes. This healthy Mixed Bean Salad is made with beans like chickpeas, black beans, and pinto beans; veggies like cucumber and onion; and dressed with a tangy red wine vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard dressing.

You can use 3, 4, or 5 beans like chickpeas, black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, and green beans. This Mixed Bean Salad is perfect for weight loss diets.

Mixed Bean Salad Ingredients

For The Salad:

• 3 (15-ounce) cans beans, drained and rinsed, or use 4 ½ cups cooked beans
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 medium cucumber, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
• 3 tablespoons drained capers
• 1/2 cup (60 grams) finely chopped fresh parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano

For The Dressing:

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

How To Make Mixed Bean Salad

1. Soak the chopped onions in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse to reduce their strong flavor.
2. In a big bowl, mix together vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. If it’s too sharp, add a bit of honey or maple syrup.
3. Add beans, the rinsed onion, cucumber, parsley, capers, and oregano to the bowl. Mix everything well.
4. Let the salad sit in the fridge for at least an hour then serve.

What To Serve With Mixed Bean Salad 

Serve Mixed Bean Salad as a side with grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or seared fish for a healthy dinner. You can also serve Mixed Bean Salad as a main with quinoa, mixed greens, or crusty bread.

How Long Can Mixed Bean Salad Last In The Fridge

Mixed Bean Salad can last in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Just make it ahead of time, place it in an airtight container, then refrigerate.

Can You Freeze Mixed Bean Salad 

Yes, Mixed Bean Salad can be frozen for about 1-2 months. Simply transfer it to a freezer-safe container, remove as much air as possible, then freeze.

To thaw it from frozen, place the container in the refrigerator and let it defrost overnight.

Mixed Bean Salad Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: about 1/2 cup

• Calories: 135
• Total Fat: 6.3g
• Saturated Fat: 0.8g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 343.5mg
• Carbohydrate: 16g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.3g
• Total Sugars: 3.2g
• Protein: 4.7g

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