Showing posts with label bean salad recipe vinegar protein heart healthy snack. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bean salad recipe vinegar protein heart healthy snack. Show all posts

Thursday, January 20, 2011

3-Bean Confetti Salad


Looking for a "punch" of protein?  This salad will make you smile!  Eat alone, as a side-dish or chow down with corn chips!  It's packed with flavor and can be modified to satisfy any craving!!!

3-Bean Confetti Salad

1 can, Reduced Sodium Black Beans, drained & rinsed
1 can, Reduced Sodium Pinto Beans, drained & rinsed
1 can, White Beans (I used Canary Beans, see pic), drained & rinsed
1/3 cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil (for drizzle)
1 Med. Sweet Vidalia or Red Onion Diced or Chopped (whichever & however you prefer)
1 Big Handful of Diced Banana Peppers (the more, the merrier)
1-2 Tbsp. Diced Jalapenos
Salt & Pepper to taste

                                                               What You'll Need:


NEXT STEP:

Drain & Rinse the beans - don't need the salty, sodium filled glaze.....

(I like how they're kinda shaped like a ♥....)
"beans, beans, they're good for your heart.
beans, beans, they'll make you ......." 


MOVING ON:

Chop Onions & Banana Peppers & add Jalapenos



LAST STEP:

Add Vinegar, Olive Olive, Salt & Pepper & Combine All Ingredients


ENJOY!!!






WANNA MIX IT UP? 
     Add Fresh sliced tomato or chopped red or yellow bell peppers!  

BONUS TIP:  
     Add a can of Garbanzos & Blend in food processor w/ Olive Oil and make Hummus!! 
     Serve with Wheat Thins for a healthy snack!