Keywords: Dense Bean Salad Recipe Description A dense bean salad is a flavorful, protein-packed dish loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This hearty salad combines chickpeas, black beans, and kidney beans with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing. It is perfect as a side dish, main meal, or meal prep option, ensuring lasting energy and delicious taste. Ingredients Beans: 1 cup cooked chickpeas 1 cup cooked black beans 1 cup cooked kidney beans Vegetables & Herbs: 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped Dressing: 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar Juice of ½ lemon 1 tsp dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste Optional Additions: ½ avocado, cubed ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 1 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds Small Instructions Prepare the Beans: Rinse and drain canned beans or cook dried beans until tender. Chop the Ingredients: Dice the bell pepper, red onion, and parsley. Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix Everything: Combine beans, veggies, and dressing in a large bowl. Toss well. Serve & Enjoy: Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavors. Optionally, top with feta or avocado. Small Note For best flavor, let the salad marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. Prep Time and Cook Time Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Yield Serves 4–6 Category Salad / Side Dish Method No-cook / Mixing Cuisine Mediterranean / Plant-Based Diet Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, High-Protein Keywords Protein-rich salad, healthy bean salad, meal prep salad, high-fiber dish, vegan bean recipe