Description

Serve this colorful, yummy bean salad at your next gathering whether it's inside or outside. It's easy to prepare, delicious and full of healthy protein.

Ingredients

• 15 oz. can cannellini beans, drained and well rinsed*
• 15 oz. can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) drained and well rinsed
• 1 c. cherry tomato, halved
• 2 small Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (do not peel)
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 c. peppadew peppers, rough chopped
• 1/2 c. black olives, halved
• 1/2 c. pimento stuffed green olives, halved
• 1 c. assorted colorful bell peppers, diced
• 1/2 c. crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 c. chopped marinated artichokes
• 10 large basil leaves, shredded
• Dressing:
• 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 4 T. red wine vinegar, or to taste
• 1 t. dried Italian herbs, like thyme, oregano and rosemary
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• salt and freshly ground black pepper,

Steps

1. Whisk dressing ingredients together; season taste.. Add more vinegar for a tangier flavor. Set aside.
2. Put beans in a large salad bowl; add the remaining ingredients; toss with a generous amount of the dressing.
3. Serve.