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Spicy Indian-Style Kidney Bean Salad with Cucumber, Tomato & Cilantro

  • 12 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 304 kcal / serving

A bright kidney bean salad with cucumber, tomato, and cilantro that comes together in minutes. The lime, shallot, and warm spices balance the crisp veggies for a weeknight-friendly dish.

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Indian · Salads · 12-minute dinner · Mealime recipe

Ingredients

  • ¼ small bunchcilantro
  • ½English cucumber
  • 1jalapeño pepper
  • 1 (15 oz) cankidney beans
  • 1lime
  • ½shallot
  • 1tomato
  • jalapeño peppers
  • limes
  • tomatoes
  • English cucumbers
  • shallots

From the pantry: cumin, ground, extra virgin olive oil, garam masala, pure maple syrup, salt, sesame seeds

Cookware

can opener · chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · stirring spoon · whisk or fork

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Directions

  1. Rinse and drain the kidney beans, then set them aside to drain a bit more.
  2. Squeeze the lime into a medium bowl to start the dressing.
  3. Peel and mince the shallot and add it to the lime juice along with olive oil, maple syrup, sesame seeds, and the spices; whisk until well combined.
  4. Cut the jalapeño, remove the seeds and ribs to keep it mild, then finely chop and stir into the dressing.
  5. Dice the cucumber into small pieces and add to the bowl with the dressing.
  6. Dice the tomato and add it to the mixture, then shave the cilantro leaves from the stems and chop them before stirring them in with the beans.
  7. Toss everything together until evenly coated, then portion into bowls to serve.

Two tips

  • Make the dressing up to a day ahead and refrigerate for convenience.
  • Finish with a extra sprinkle of sesame seeds for texture or mix in a handful of chopped cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
304 kcal
Protein
13 g
Carbs
43 g
Fat
11 g
Fiber
10 g
Sodium
291 mg

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