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Summer Bean Salad

A refreshing dense bean salad recipe that's quick and affordable. Plus it's loaded with fiber, protein and iron!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Keyword: Beans, Summer

Equipment

  • 1 Large Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz can chickpea beans
  • 1 16 oz can cannellini beans
  • 1 16 oz can kidney beans
  • ½ bell pepper diced
  • ½ red onion diced
  • ½ english cucumber diced
  • ½ cup cilantro or parsley loosely packed
  • 3 fresh limes juiced
  • ½ tsp salt & pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Chop 1/2 bell pepper, 1/2 red onion, 1/2 english cucumber, 1/2 cup cilantro or parsley and place into a large bowl
  • Drain and rinse 1 16 oz can chickpea beans, 1 16 oz can cannellini beans, 1 16 oz can kidney beans and place with chopped veggies
  • Add juice of 3 fresh limes and ½ tsp salt & pepper to taste, mix together.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to combine. Serve cold.

Notes

For a creamier finish, mix in some of the juice from the cannellini beans.
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