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Balsamic Marinated Bean Salad

This easy marinated bean salad is made with crunchy veggies and creamy beans tossed in a refreshing balsamic vinaigrette.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Servings: 3

Ingredients

Balsamic Dressing

  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp capers minced, optional
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika

Salad

  • 1 Japanese cucumber chopped
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1½ cups cooked beans1 or 1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed
  • 2 celery thinly sliced
  • 1 small carrot thinly sliced into half moons
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup parsley or cilantro chopped
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions

  • Toss cucumbers with salt and set aside for 10 minutes to draw out water.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Drain the cucumbers and pat dry with a towel, then add to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss everything together until well combined.
  • You can serve immediately, but the flavor will improve after marinating for a few hours.

Notes

1) Beans: Chickpeas, white beans, kidney beans, black beans, or even lentils will work.