Simple Bean Salad
Elevate your snack game with this Simple Bean Salad. This salad is incredibly easy to prep as side dish to enjoy throughout the week or bring along to a backyard bbq.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups fresh green beans 1-2 inch pieces
- 15 oz can of kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz can of garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
- ½ small red onion finely diced
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp dried Italian herb blend
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the cut green beans and boil for about 3 minutes, until the beans show the first sign of softening.
- Drain the green beans then add to a bowl of cold water with ice to stop the cooking. Once fully cool, drain again, dry, and add to a large mixing bowl.
- To the bowl, add the drained kidney and garbanzo beans and the diced red onion.
- In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, add the oil, vinegar, honey, herbs, and salt + pepper. Stir well to incorporate the honey. Then, pour over the bean mixture and combine everything thoroughly.
- Ideally, wait a few hours before enjoying to let the flavors mix together. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy!
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