Simply Nature Garden Bean Salad

Name: Simply Nature Garden Bean Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15.5 ounces Simply Nature Organic Kidney Beans* or Dakota's Pride Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed; 15.5 ounces Simply Nature Organic Garbanzo Beans* or Dakota's Pride Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed; 15.5 ounces Simply Nature Organic Black Beans* or Dakota's Pride Black Beans, drained and rinsed; ¼ cup sliced green onion; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 cup diced seedless cucumber; 1 avocado, pitted and diced; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; ½ cup Simply Nature Organic Asian Ginger Dressing; 1 cup Simply Nature Organic Baby Spinach; ½ cup shredded carrot; 1 tablespoon lime juice; ½ teaspoon ground Stonemill Sea Salt Grinder; ¼ teaspoon ground Stonemill Peppercorn Grinder

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This Simply Nature Garden Bean Salad recipe is a quick and nutritious dish, bursting with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. It combines kidney beans, garbanzo beans and black beans, offering a rich source of plant-based protein and fiber that helps maintain energy and supports digestive health. Baby spinach adds a boost of vitamins and minerals like iron and calcium, essential for bone health and vitality, while also contributing a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Creamy avocado provides healthy fats that support heart health.

Crisp cucumber and juicy grape tomatoes bring a refreshing crunch and a burst of natural sweetness, balancing the earthiness of the beans. Shredded carrots add subtle sweetness and vibrant color, while green onions and parsley introduce a fresh note that ties the salad together. The Asian ginger dressing provides a tangy and slightly spicy kick that elevates the flavors of the vegetables and beans, with a splash of lime juice adding a zesty brightness. A pinch of sea salt and pepper rounds out the dish, enhancing the natural flavors without overpowering them.

Ready in just five minutes, this nutrient-dense salad is perfect for a quick lunch or side dish. Whether you're looking to boost your protein intake, enjoy a variety of greens or simply savor a delicious and wholesome meal, this Simply Nature Garden Bean Salad is a satisfying choice.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 5 minutes | Servings: 6

Ingredients:

15.5 ounces Simply Nature Organic Kidney Beans* or Dakota's Pride Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
15.5 ounces Simply Nature Organic Garbanzo Beans* or Dakota's Pride Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed
15.5 ounces Simply Nature Organic Black Beans* or Dakota's Pride Black Beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup sliced green onion
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 cup diced seedless cucumber
1 avocado, pitted and diced
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup Simply Nature Organic Asian Ginger Dressing
1 cup Simply Nature Organic Baby Spinach
½ cup shredded carrot
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon ground Stonemill Sea Salt Grinder
¼ teaspoon ground Stonemill Peppercorn Grinder

*These are ALDI Find items that are only in stores for a limited time and may no longer be available.

Directions:

Add all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss to combine.

TIP: Salad can be made a day in advance. Wait to add the avocado until ready to serve.

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Linsey, ALDI Test Kitchen