Ridiculously Easy Bean Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can white beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Assembling the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, and white beans.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, and red onion to the bowl. If using, add the cilantro and parsley.
The Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Whisk until the ingredients are well emulsified, creating a smooth, rich dressing.
Tossing the Salad
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.