Make ahead 4 Bean Salad

Easy make ahead salads are perfect for summer – picnics, BBQ’s or even road trip friendly lunches. This bean salad is full of fibre, protein and flavour to keep you going all summer long … not to mention it can be whipped together in under 10 minutes!

Make it ahead and store in an airtight container … trust me, when everything sits together for a day it makes this salad even better.

 

4 Bean Salad

Recipe Type: Lunch

Prep time: 8 mins

Cook time: 2 mins

Total time: 10 mins

Easy make ahead salad perfect for summer lunch

Ingredients

• 1 can (540ml) chickpeas, drained
• 1 can (398ml) black beans, drained
• 1 can (540ml) navy beans, drained (can also use white kidney beans)
• 2 cups chopped green beans (1″ pieces)
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 1 minute, then plunge into ice water for 2 minutes to stop the cooking.
2. Add everything to a large bowl and toss to combine – it’s that easy!
3. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Other easy and delicious salads perfect for summer: Creamy potato salad, Mediterranean chickpea salad, Summer kale salad

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