Dense Bean Salad

Written By Judy Doherty

Dense bean salads are popular on social media channels. We decided to make one that is delicious and totally plant-based with a little SW flavor and crunch.

It only takes a few minutes to make and you can prep ahead by a day so you have one today and one tomorrow. No extreme food prep needed.

SW Inspired Dense Bean Salad

SW Inspired Dense Bean Salad

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Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
10 Min
Total time
10 Min

Here is a recipe for a light dinner or lunch, based on beans and veggies. A "dense bean salad" is a lettuce-free salad primarily made of beans, vegetables, and a light dressing. It has been made popular by social media influencers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 can of sodium-free black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 ripe tomato, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup edamame
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 lemon, juie
  • 1 lime, juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons tortilla chips crushed

Instructions

  1. Toss all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Serve immediately. You can also make ahead and add the crushed chips last at serving time.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

522

Fat

22 g

Sat. Fat

3 g

Carbs

71 g

Fiber

24 g

Net carbs

47 g

Sugar

9 g

Protein

20 g

Sodium

154 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg
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Judy Doherty

I am a food, beverage, and CPG product photographer specializing in photos, stop motion, and video, with over 90,000 photos and motion graphics delivered. Clients hire me for my eye, creative direction, and passion for taking their idea to the next level.

My strength lies in a nimble and lean creative process. Clients love getting creative content at a reasonable cost since my studio can art direct, style, and shoot their images quickly and on budget. My studio features an extensive surface library and prop house with a fully equipped kitchen and two shooting studios.

My experience as a chef, stylist, and photographer has earned many awards, including APA Top 100, ACF Gold Medal, and a juried fine art photo exhibit at Art Basel Miami. I was Executive Pastry Chef for two Hyatt Hotels and Resorts before completing two post-baccalaureate certificates for Visual Art and Graphic Design at U.C. Berkeley Extension in San Francisco.

https://judydohertyphotography.com
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