Description
A refreshing salad packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes.
- Drain and cool the green beans in ice water.
- In a large bowl, combine the green beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, red onion, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the salad sit for several hours before serving to enhance the taste.
- This salad can be served as a main dish or a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg