Honey Balsamic Bean Salad

By Lynxa

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 1 1/2 cups cooked pinto beans
• 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
• 1 small head of romaine, washed, dried, shredded
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons runny honey
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 + teaspoon fine grain sea salt
• 10 sprigs fresh thyme

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the beans, lettuce, and most of the almonds in a large salad bowl. Set aside. Make the dressing by whisking the olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and sea salt in a small container. Taste, and adjust to your tastes.
Run your fingers up each thyme sprig, removing the leaves. Add to the salad bowl along with a good amount of the dressing. Toss well, and add more dressing if you like. Finish by sprinkling with the remaining almonds.