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high-protein bean salad

Creamy High Protein Bean Salad

If you're looking for a quick, delicious, and protein-packed meal, this creamy high-protein bean salad is your new go-to! It’s loaded with beans, crunchy veggies, and a tangy, creamy dressing that’s perfect for a nutritious lunch or side dish. Dive in for a bowl of goodness!
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Prep Time 6 minutes
Course accompaniment, Appetizer, Salad, STARTER
Cuisine American, CONTINENTAL, Modern-European

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp mayo (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 3-4 tsp paprika
  • 2-3 tsp hot sauce of choice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cooked kidney beans (or any beans of choice)
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2-3 tbsp jalapenos (diced)
  • ¼ cup pickled onions (see below for the recipe)
  • ½ cup fresh herbs, chopped (e.g. coriander, parsley)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta

Instructions
 

  • For the creamy dressing mix together greek yogurt, mayo, lime juice, paprika, hot sauce, salt and pepper as per your preference
  • Assemble the salad with kidney beans, cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, freshly chopped herbs, pickled onions and crumbled feta
    high protein bean salad
  • Pour in your dressing, give it a good toss and DIVE IN!
    creamy high protein bean salad

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Notes

For the pickled onions, mix together:
  • 1 large finely sliced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1-1.5 tbsp vinegar
  • 2-3 tsp honey
  • Pinch of salt
Give it a very good mix to combine and let it sit for at least 30 minutes before using. This non-recipe recipe makes a small jar of pickled onions that you can use for all your sandwiches and wraps!
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