Five-Minute Super Bean Sun-dried Tomato & Basil Salad {Vegan, Gluten-Free}

This high protein, high fiber, filling salad comes together in just 5 minutes.  Just rinse, chop, mix- and you have a great salad that’s perfect for picnics or packed lunches!

Since this recipe is so adaptable, it can be made any time of the year with seasonal produce.

Short and sweet recipe – short and sweet post!  Have a happy and relaxing week!

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Five-Minute Super Bean Sun-dried Tomato & Basil Salad {Vegan, Gluten-Free}

Serves 4

This high protein, healthy, hearty salad comes together in just 5 minutes. Just rinse, chop, mix- and you have a great salad that's perfect for picnics or packed lunches!

Ingredients

1 (15 oz) can Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)

1 (15 oz) can Great Northern Beans or other favorite bean

1 cup chopped Vegetables of choice*

1 Tablespoon chopped Parsley

1 Tablespoon chopped Basil

2 Tablespoons Oil from Sun-Dried Tomatoes

8 Sun-dried Tomatoes, chopped

1 - 2 Tablespoons very high quality Balsamic Vinegar

1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Rinse beans and shake off excess water.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and serve. Start with the lower amounts of vinegar and salt; taste and then add more according to your preferences.

Notes

*Some great choices for chopped vegetables include cucumber, broccoli, cauliflower, tomato, summer squash, green beans, and spinach.

If making this salad in advance, keep the fresh vegetables separate from the bean mixture and mix together right before serving.