Cold Bean Salad

With Spring half over and Summer just around the corner it’s  a great time to start thinking about those recipes that take very little time in the kitchen.  Here is a quick and healthy cold bean salad that can be put together in no time. 

Beans are a healthy yet cheap source of protein that are high in fiber and very low in fat.  What better way to eat healthy while saving money at the same time.  This recipe, which is loaded with beans, fresh vegetables and a small amount of heart healthy olive oil will give you about 4 servings if served as a side dish and can be easily doubled.

Cold Bean Salad

Ingredients:
1 can (14oz) white kidney/cannelloni beans (about 2 cups), drained
2/3 cup cucumber, chopped
2/3 cup red onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of cumin
Salt and pepper
Lettuce

Instructions:
Combine beans, green pepper, cucumber, tomato, lemon juice, oil and cumin in a bowl and toss gently. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add additional cumin if necessary.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. When serving, place lettuce leaves on a platter and add the bean salad.

Enjoy this cold bean salad on a hot day with a sandwich or grilled chicken.  Also great as a main dish salad for a healthy lunch.

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