I admit, I love eating vegetables especially beans. There isn’t a bean that I don’t like and frankly, I could eat them every day if I had to. While burgers and hot dogs are staples at any backyard barbeque, a healthy, delicious side dish is a must for any backyard barbecue. Greek olive oil brand Gaea has taken bean salad to a whole new level, with a fresh twist that will make for a flavorful, exquisite side. This recipe will make 4-6 servings. It would definitely be a hit at our next family picnic!
Three Bean Salad with Mint Recipe
1 small red onion
1 8-ounce package fresh frozen green beans, thawed
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained
1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/4 cup of Gaea’s Kalamata D.O.P. Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Peel and quarter the red onion and slice it very thinly. Place the onion slices in a large bowl, and add all other ingredients. Stir and taste to see if you’d like more lemon zest or mint. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
This is a very healthy 3 bean salad that I like and am going to make. I love homecooked food because it tastes so good and this recipe is amazing!
What a great idea to add some mint to this salad. I will have to try it
Mint is one of the herbs I grow on my deck, and I’m always on the lookout for ways to use it. It’s been ages since I’ve made a three-bean salad, but I think that might be changing soon! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
This looks like a great recipe. I love the idea of adding mint to the bean salad.
I love bean salads, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a recipe for one that has mint! But I love the idea and am excited to try it!
This sure is a colorful, healthy dish! I would love to try this recipe. The flavor combination looks amazing and I love the ingredients you used!
That does look like a great salad. I like the added mint. (However, that’s parsley in the picture, not mint)
This looks extra good to me. I like the combination of beans with the Kalamata’s and even better this would be a good way for me to use the mint that is growing in my garden.