February 16, 2023

Kidney Bean Salad Recipe

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Kidney Bean Salad is an old fashioned salad made using boiled kidney beans as the star ingredient. Kidney beans resemble kidneys, and must not be confused with adzuki beans.

Here, Kidney beans are boiled and mixed with vegetables such as tomato, onion, and green chilies. This salad is then mixed with a simple and zesty dressing that makes it super delicious.

This is a simple salad that gets ready in minutes. The only thing that takes time is boiling the kidney beans, which can be done even a day before. Just add in all the ingredients in a bowl, give it a mix and it is ready.

This dish is perfect for workout days or even busy weeknight dinners. As kidney beans are high in protein, they keep you filled for longer.

It is important to pre-soak and boil the beans to ensure their nutrients are used to the maximum. Do not over boil the beans otherwise they can become mushy.

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ cup Rajma/ Kidney beans
  • 1 cup Onion (Chopped)
  • 1 cup Tomato (Chopped)
  • 2 teaspoon Green chilli (Chopped)
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh coriander (Chopped)
  • 3 teaspoon Lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon Olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 2 tablespoon Roasted peanuts (Crushed)
  • Salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Wash the kidney beans and soak in enough water for 6-8 hours.
  2. Drain the water and add the beans in a pressure cooker.
  3. Add a teaspoon of salt along with 3 cups of water and pressure cook till beans are softened.
  4. Drain the water and reserve it to use later to make curries or kneading dough.
  5. Add boiled kidney beans in a bowl.
  6. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix well.
  7. Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top.

You can also add some diced avocado, chopped nuts, or crumbled cheese to this salad for extra flavor and texture. You can also use chickpeas in place of the kidney beans.