Description
A refreshing salad featuring a variety of beans, lemon, and basil.
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
- This salad can be made a day in advance.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Serve chilled for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Basil Three Bean Salad