Three-Bean Cucumber Salad

INFO

Servings: 6-8 servings
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Total Time: 45-50 minutes

Ingredients

Salad Base

• 1 can black beans (drained & rinsed)
• 1 can dark red low sodium kidney beans (drained & rinsed)
• 1 can garbanzo beans (drained & rinsed)
• 1 1/2 cucumbers, diced
• 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
• 1 handful matchstick carrots
• 1 handful feta crumbles
• 1/2 red onion, sliced (optional)

Dressing

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tblsp lime juice
• 2 tblsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tblsp dijon (optional)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
• 1/2 tsp cumin (optional)

Instructions

1. Whisk together all dressing ingredients & taste to adjust seasoning.
2. Combine all drained beans & veggies in large bowl.
3. Pour dressing into bowl over everything.
4. Mix & chill for ~30 minutes.
5. Portion into bowl to eat & add feta!

Additional Information

• The black beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans should all be drained and rinsed before combining.
• Feta is added at the end when portioning, rather than mixed in during the chill step.