High-Protein Bean Salad

This high-protein bean salad is the perfect meal for hot days when you want something fresh without spending time cooking. Made with lupini beans, it's a nourishing meal that keeps you satisfied while staying light and refreshing. No cooking and ready in just 15 minutes, it's an ideal option for weekday lunches, quick meal prep or days when you simply want to eat well without complicating your life.

Prep15 min
Total15 min
Servings3

In the collections

The ingredients

1 cup lupini beans in brine, drained and rinsed
2 cups canned mixed legumes, drained and rinsed
1 cup cucumbers, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp hemp hearts

Balsamic dressing

Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste

The method

Remove the thick skin (film) from the lupini beans.
In a large bowl, mix all the salad ingredients. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients.
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to coat everything.

Storage tips

Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition facts

Per serving, for reference only.

380Calories
13 gFat
44 gCarbs
12 gFibre
26 gProtein

This salad is rich in dietary fibre, which promotes healthy digestion by regulating bowel movements and preventing constipation. Fibre also helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome and increases satiety after meals.

Lupini beans are among the highest-protein legumes and also contain fibre that helps support satiety and cardiovascular health.