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3 Bean Salad & Sauce

A simple, cold and no bake bean dish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 6
Calories: 190kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 can cannellini beans drained
  • 1 can red kidney beans drained
  • 1 can garbanzo beans drained
  • 4-6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 limes juiced
  • Lime Zest grated from 1 lime
  • ¼ cup EVOO
  • ¼ cup ACV apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup parsley chopped
  • 1 TB onion powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • Optional Toppings: avocado, tomatoes, fresh herbs.

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained beans.
  • In a small bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients and whisk together.
  • Taste. Go ahead, dip your finger in it.
  • If it seems too bitter or sweet, modify by adding more EVOO, ACV or maple syrup.
  • Pour the dressing over the beans and gently stir to combine. Don’t mash the beans.
  • If you have the time, let it sit for 1 hour to marinade. If not, fill up a bowl and enjoy!
  • Add any toppings and enjoy this quick and healthy dish!

Notes

You can easily make a meal out of this. It’s loaded with complex carbs, protein and fiber, but you can always add more toppings.   I topped it off with avocado and tomatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 789IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 3mg