Recipe description
June 25, 2026
Brown bean salad with pickles
A fiber-rich bean salad with tangy pickles for digestive balance.
High Fiber
Fiber Rich
92%
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Takes about 2 minutes.
Why this recipe fits you
- Rich in fiber from beans and vegetables.
- Includes diverse plant foods for polyphenols and gut microbiome support.
- Balanced with protein, fiber, and prebiotic ingredients like pickles.
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Ingredients
Bean, brown
1
cup
Fermented Pickle
0.5
cup
Onion, red
0.5
piece
Bell Pepper
1
piece
Cucumber
1
piece
Oil, olive
2
tablespoon
Lemon juice
1
tablespoon
Salt
0.25
teaspoon
Black pepper
0.25
teaspoon
Parsley
2
tablespoon
Instructions
1
Rinse and drain the brown beans, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
2
Chop the red onion and bell pepper into small dice and add them to the bowl.
3
Dice the cucumber and add it to the mixture.
4
Chop the pickles and add them to the salad.
5
Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad.
6
Season the salad with salt and pepper.
7
Finely chop the parsley and toss it into the salad.
8
Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
9
Serve immediately or refrigerate for a chilled dish.
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Nutrition
380 kcal
Calories
15 g
Protein
45 g
Carbohydrates
11 g
Fiber
6 g
Sugar
14 g
Fat
2 g
Saturated fat
0.9 g
Salt
FAQ
What are the main ingredients of this Brown bean salad with pickles?
The dish centers on brown beans with crisp vegetables and tangy pickles, plus a simple vinaigrette and herbs.
Is this salad gluten-free?
Yes, as long as you use gluten-free pickles and dressing; check labels to be safe.
How should I store leftovers and how long will they keep?
refrigerate in an airtight container; best within 3–4 days.
How can I boost the fiber or make it more gut-friendly?
Use a variety of beans and add extra raw vegetables; aim for a mix of soluble and insoluble fiber.
Can I meal-prep this salad?
Yes. Assemble or prep components in advance and refrigerate; flavors may deepen over time.
Is this suitable for vegan/vegetarian diets?
Yes; it’s plant-based and dairy-free.
Do the pickles add probiotics?
Some pickles contain live cultures if unpasteurized; most store-bought are pasteurized and may not. If you want probiotics, look for live-culture labels.
How salty is it and can I make it lower-sodium?
Salt can come from the pickles and dressing; you can rinse pickles or choose a low-sodium version and reduce added salt.
Should it be served warm or cold?
It’s best served cold or at room temperature; you can gently warm it, but texture and flavor may change.
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