Spanish Bean Salad with Bell Peppers and Olives

This vibrant spanish bean salad features a delightful combination of kidney beans, bell peppers, and olives, all tossed in a zesty dressing. It's a refreshing dish that makes for a perfect appetizer or side at any gathering. Enjoy the burst of flavors and colors in every bite!
This recipe is lunch, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep.
Prep: 15 min · Total: 15 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include black pepper, red onion, olive oil, red wine vinegar.
- Follow all 4 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cups red onion (finely chopped)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 0.25 cups fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 cups canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 cups black olives (sliced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained kidney beans, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, sliced black olives, and finely chopped red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 7 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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