Description
This vibrant Lupini Bean Salad is a refreshing medley of flavors, perfect for any gathering or as a light meal packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lupini beans (pre-cooked or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Beans: Rinse the lupini beans under cold water to remove any brine.
- Chop the Vegetables: Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and parsley.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the rinsed lupini beans with the chopped vegetables gently.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize by adding bell peppers or swapping lupini beans with chickpeas for variation. Ensure to rinse lupini beans thoroughly to avoid bitterness.