Michelle Reed

Food & Wine

Three-bean salad

Three-bean salad

A colourful salad that’s protein-rich, easy to put together and super nutritious. A great sharing dish to bring to a picnic or barbeque.

Serves: 4 to 8

Ingredients:

  • 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can corn kernels, drained
  • ½ red capsicum, chopped
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped

Dressing

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • Pinch of dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to season

Method:

1. In a large bowl, combine cannellini beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, corn, celery, capsicum and onion together.

2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.

3. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Chill beans in fridge for a few hours to soak up flavour of dressing. Garnish with mint and serve.

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