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Make-ahead bean salad with beans, vegetables, and simple dressing
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Busy Mom Bean Salad

Make-ahead bean salad with beans, veggies, and a simple dressing. Healthy, flexible, and perfect for busy families.
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword bell peppers, black beans, chick peas, cilantro, cuccumbers, green onions

Ingredients

  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can chick peas rinsed and drained
  • 1 pkg mozzarella pearls
  • 1-2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 cucumbers chopped
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 1/2 jar banana peppers chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup chopped pineapple or other fruit optional

Dressing

  • 1/8 –1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/8-1/4 cup banana pepper juice
  • 1-2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1-2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add all chopped salad ingredients to a large bowl. I use a veggie chopper to get similar sized pieces
  • Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or jar. I use a mini whisk/frother to mix
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.