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Picnic Three-Bean Salad

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This salad is really flavorful and filling, and super easy to make. Karena’s been making it for our picnics and barbecues for years, and it’s always a hit.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped red onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped rosemary
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch of salt and pepper

Preparation

  1. In a bowl, toss together all the ingredients and it’s ready to go!

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