Name: Easy Three Bean Salad Recipe
Ingredients: 4 cups combination of chickpeas (rinse and drain first if using canned, kidney beans, and black beans); ¾ cup green or red bell pepper (or combination of both, chopped); ¼ cup celery (finely chopped); ½ cup green onions (mostly green portion, not as much white, sliced); 3 ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1 - 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (use 1 1/2 tsp for extra 'kick'); ½ + 1/8 tsp sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup apple (cored first, peeling optional, chopped , and tossed in ½ tsp lemon juice); couple pinches ground cloves

Does this recipe sound familiar? I remember a version of it that my mom served for potlucks and “cold-plate” dinners. Variations of this salad are also sometimes found at deli counters for take-out. What is fairly constant among the adaptations is the combination of chickpeas and kidney beans in a vinegar-prominent dressing. My version uses green onions in place of raw red or white onions, a touch of natural sweetener instead of white sugar, no oil, and the addition of raw apple to lighten up the flavors.

Easy Three Bean Salad Recipe

chickpeas

green or red bell pepper (or combination of both, chopped)

celery (finely chopped)

onions

½ tbsp apple cider vinegar

tbsp maple syrup

tsp sea salt

black pepper

apple (cored first, peeling optional, chopped lemon

cloves

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients (no need to mix the vinaigrette separately), tossing well to fully mix. Season to taste with extra salt and pepper if desired.

Easy Three Bean Salad Recipe

Servings: 4

Author : Dreena

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