Three Bean Salad

An easy make-ahead bean salad that is colourful, packed with protein and very filling.

Serves:  4-6

Prep Time: 8-10 min, plus 3-6 hours

Cooking Time: 0 minutes

Total: 3-6 hours, 10 min

Ingredients

1 tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 tin red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 tin black eyed peas or navy beans, drained and rinsed

2 stalks of green onion, sliced

1 red pepper, sliced (optional)

Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1-2 tbsp mayonnaise
3 tbsp. regular or white balsamic vinegar (or more)
1 tsp honey
salt and pepper
oregano or basil

Directions

1. In a jar, add dressing ingredients and shake to mix.  Taste and adjust if necessary.
2. Mix beans with green onion and dressing. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours, up to 1 day, to allow dressing soak in.
3. Before serving add red pepper and mix well.