Kid-Friendly Bean Salad

It’s almost back to school time and I know school lunches are certainly top of mind. Therefore, what can you make for you and your child that’s quick, delicious and nutritious? Look no further than this simple Kid-Friendly Bean Salad with feta cheese! This lunch is easy to make, healthy and above all, is perfect for child helpers. I recommend assembling the evening before so flavours have a chance to marinate and to avoid the morning rush. You can master packed lunches by prioritizing planning, stocking up on lunchbox essentials and considering a mental shift from performance to consistency. This makes the lunch-making process less daunting and a more sustainable habit!

Did you know beans contain non-heme iron? Non-Heme Iron is less well absorbed (around 3 to 20% absorption) but much more abundant form of dietary iron. It’s found primarily in plant foods (legumes, grains, nuts, seeds, some vegetables) along with iron-fortified foods such as infant cereals. Click here to read more about the importance of iron-rich foods.

• Serves: 6-8
• Prep time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 can (540mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (540mL) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 coloured pepper, chopped
• ½ cucumber,chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes,halved
• ½ cup feta cheese, chopped into cubes
• ¼ cup fresh parsley
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• ¼ tsp oregano

Directions for Kid-Friendly Bean Salad:

1. Firstly, in a large bowl combine can of rinsed and drained chickpeas and black beans.
2. Secondly, add fresh cut veggies to the bean mixture.
3. Add olive oil, vinegar and oregano.
4. Add feta cheese and parsley to beans and veggies.
5. Finally, toss to combine all ingredients.

Enjoy this fibre- and protein-packed meal that’s sure to keep you feeling full! Do your children enjoy beans? Additionally, what’s your favourite way to get them involved in the kitchen? Let me know in the comments down below!

Kid-Friendly Bean Salad

Yield: 6-8

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

If you're looking for a healthy lunch to pack your kid, look no further than this Kid-Friendly Bean Salad with feta cheese!

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Ingredients

• 1 can (540mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (540mL) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 coloured pepper, chopped
• ½ cucumber, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup feta cheese, chopped into cubes
• ¼ cup fresh parsley
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• ¼ tsp oregano

Instructions

1. Firstly, in a large bowl combine can of rinsed and drained chickpeas and black beans.
2. Secondly, add fresh cut veggies to the bean mixture.
3. Add olive oil, vinegar and oregano.
4. Add feta cheese and parsley to beans and veggies.
5. Finally, toss to combine all ingredients.