3 Bean 2 Nut Salad

By Bettybug

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
• 1/2 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
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 2 tablespoons (about 8 pieces) sundried tomatoes, hydrated and chopped
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/3 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

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from keyingredient.com

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl and serve.