Simple Bean Salad

Submitted by Chef #1365024

"Cool and refreshing, this delicious salad features protein-packed beans and succulent vitamin A-rich canned carrots with a light dressing. Made in minutes, this tasty side is the perfect complement to any outdoor feast."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 12 salads
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups celery, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch green onion, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can carrots, sliced and drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
• 1 (3 ounce) jar stuffed green olives, drained and halved (optional)
• 1 (2 1/2 ounce) can black olives, sliced and drained
• 1⁄2 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced

directions

1. Preparation Time: Approximately 10 minutes.

2. Preparation:

3. Combine the celery, green onions, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, black-eyed peas, carrots, green beans, green olives if desired, black olives and parsley in a large bowl.
4. Mix the olive oil, vinegar, pepper and garlic in a small bowl. Toss with the vegetables and refrigerate until chilled through.
5. Servings: 12.
6. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 280; Total fat 12g; Saturated fat 2g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 400mg; Carbohydrate 45g; Fiber 16g; Protein 9g.