Three Bean Salad with Mint Recipe

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.