Lupini Bean Salad
Lupini Bean Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crunchy vegetables with the nutty flavor of lupini beans, creating a delightful medley for your taste buds. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a nutritious light meal. With its colorful presentation and zesty dressing, it’s sure to impress your guests while providing a healthy dose of protein and fiber. Whip it up in just 30 minutes and enjoy a burst of flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked lupini beans (drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse the lupini beans under cold water if they are brined to reduce saltiness.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the rinsed lupini beans with chopped veggies.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg