Description
Bursting with vibrant Italian flavors, this delightful Low-Fat Marinated Italian Bean Salad is a celebration of creamy beans, zesty red wine vinegar, and a medley of aromatic Italian herbs.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients:
- 1 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] cannellini beans, drained and rinsed *
- 1 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] kidney beans, drained and rinsed *
- 1 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] lima beans, drained and rinsed *
- 1/3 to ½ cup finely diced red onions
- 3 to 4 celery ribs, small dice
- 1/3 cup diced roasted red bell peppers, drained
- 2 to 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar (+/-) *
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (+/-) *
- 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (+/-)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (+/-)
- 1 teaspoon dried ground mustard powder
- 1/8 teaspoon dried ground fennel powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (+/-)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (+/-)
- Pinch to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Instructions
- Place all the Dressing Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk well until smooth and emulsified, set aside.
- Place all the Salad Ingredients into a large bowl, mix well to combine, then pour the Dressing over top, mix well. Refrigerate for 10 minutes (or longer), then serve and enjoy!
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 5 to 6 (Makes 5 cups)