When I was younger I wasn’t that fond of beans, however now I love them! Not only do they taste delicious, they are extremely healthy for you. When you pair them with a high quality olive oil you have a scrumptious dish that provides so many health benefits for you. This Three Bean Salad is the perfect example…take a look!
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- 1 small red onion
- 1 8-ounce package fresh frozen green beans, thawed
- 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained
- 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 1/4 cup of Gaea's Kalamata D.O.P. Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Peel and quarter the red onion and slice it very thinly.
- Place the onion slices in a large bowl, and add all other ingredients.
- Stir and taste to see if you'd like more lemon zest or mint.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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