3 bean salad with Italian dressing
This 3 bean salad with Italian dressing and cilantro is super easy to make and is an absolutely delicious dish that can be served on it’s own or as a side to almost any meal.
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Italian dressing and cilantro just works wonders for this bean salad.
Nothing else is needed, yes you can add cheese or almost any pepper but why? This is a salad that is just good done simple as it packs allot of flavor! But make sure you add lots of cilantro it really kicks this salad into full gear.
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Something tells me you will 😉
WHAT IS 3 BEAN SALAD
It is a salad that consist of 3 cooked / soft beans that is mixed with a dressing of your choice and the addition of vegetables.
WHAT BEANS ARE IN A 3 BEAN SALAD
You can use whatever you have on hand
- Chickpeas / Garbanzo
- Black Beans
- Pinto Beans
What i love about this recipe most is it is so healthy and packed full of nutrition. Enough to make someone consider becoming a vegetarian or vegan.
I know that every time I make it and have it, i defiantly could.
WHERE DID 3 BEAN SALAD ORIGINATE
Some say the Mediterranean some say America
CAN 3 BEAN SALAD BE FROZEN
I do not recommend freezing fresh cilantro or tomatoes, however you can freeze the beans. Just make sure they are in an airtight bag or container.
3 bean salad with Italian dressing
Healthy inexpensive and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
- 1/2 can of 540 ml black beans
- 1/2 can of 540 ml pinto beans
- 1/2 can of 540 ml chickpeas
- 1 bunch of cilantro
- 1/2 cup of Italian seasoning
- Pinch pepper
Instructions
- Rince all 3 beans from the cans in a colander
- Place in a large bowl
- Add in your diced large tomatoes
- Add in your chopped cilantro
- Pour in the Italian dressing
- Mix, place in the fridge for at least 30 mins
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
You can freeze the remaining beans and use in a chili or if you want to serve more people use all 3 cans just adding more cilantro, dressing and tomatoes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 307Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 14mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 20gSugar: 4gProtein: 18g
These calculations are based off Nutritionix