Mediterranean Bean Salad
- 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped fine
- 3/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1 small cucumber, peeled seeded and chopped
- 3/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped fine
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, optional
- 1/3 cup pepperoncini, optional
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- juice of 1–1/2 lemons
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ground pepper and sea salt to taste
- In a large bowl, add the ingredients for the salad and toss.
- Drizzle the dressing over the ingredients and toss again.
- Refrigerate for 45-60 minutes before serving.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and Italian seasoning. Or add everything to a mason jar, seal the lid tightly and shake well.