3 Bean 2 Nut Salad

Published: August 08, 2008

YIELD: 4 servings

My family enjoys this Italian style protein-packed salad all year round, but especially during the hot Texas summers. We now call it 3-2-1 Salad, 3 Bean, 2 Nut, 1 Great Salad!

Ingredients

1	(15 oz.) can red beans, drained & rinsed
1	(15 oz.) can white beans (garbanzo or cannelini), drained and rinsed
½	lb. fresh cooked green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
2	green onions, sliced
1	small or half of a large red bell pepper, chopped
½	cup shredded carrots
2	tablespoons (about 8 pieces) sundried tomatoes, hydrated and chopped
⅓	cup sliced almonds, toasted
⅓	cup chopped walnuts, toasted
	juice of 1 lemon (1-2 tablespoons)
3	T. Italian style salad dressing
2	T. chopped fresh parsley
	salt and pepper to taste