Health Wise: Three Bean Salad Recipe
Three bean salad has been a popular picnic and barbecue side dish since at least the 19th century. It is easy to make and a good bring-along dish because it requires little refrigeration. This recipe also makes a filling and healthy main dish.
Beans pack a huge nutritional punch. They are high in soluble fiber which helps lower cholesterol, and are excellent source of protein, iron and complex carbohydrates.
Ingredients
1 can each black beans, light red kidney beans, and white navy beans
1/2 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
10-12 grape tomatoes, quartered
2 tbsp. olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
Serves 6 to 8 as side dish, or 3 to 4 as a main dish.
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Comments
AUTHORThanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, Putz.
Great hub and a great recipe. Thank you for sharing!
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man oh man - your 'food recipe' hubs make my mouth water so I must take proper notice here and try some of them out in my own humble kitchen!
And thank you very much, as always, for dropping by and leaving your comments on my work - it humbles me and also makes my day!!!!
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Thanks, Minnetonka and kims. Glad you both liked this one. I end up making it from time to time and take it to work for lunch for a few days.
Sounds wonderful! A+ recipe!
Nummy and healthy too. Thanks for the recipe. I write a lot of recipes too as I love to cook.
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