Fresh Herb & Bean Salad

Total prep time 15 to 20 minutes

Salad Ingredients 

1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

1 can green beans, drained and rinsed

1 bell pepper, chopped

1 cucumber, chopped

1⁄2 red onion, chopped

1/2 Cup chopped parsley

10-12 fresh mint leaves, chopped

10-12 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Dressing ingredients

1⁄4 Cup olive oil

1⁄2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard

1-2 lemons, fresh squeezed (2 Tbsp)

1 tsp sugar

Salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix beans, vegetables, and fresh herbs, 

2.  In a smaller bowl mix dressing ingredients, whisk or use fork to combine. Pour over salad mix and stir to combine.

3. Serve immediately, or set in fridge for an hour to allow flavors to mix and serve.

Tips

• Enjoy this bean salad as a meal in a larger portion: protein from beans, starch from beans, and vegetables from green beans, bell pepper, cucumber and onion. 

• Or enjoy this as a side to a meal that is needing more color! 

• This bean salad can last up 5-7 days in the fridge, enjoy for several days.