Easy Bean Salad

Healthy, hearty, and colorful, this multi-bean salad is packed with protein, fiber, and other nutrients that will keep your kids fueled for the afternoon. Using canned beans and frozen edamame makes this a vegan meal you can toss together in minutes.
Healthy, hearty, and colorful, this multi-bean salad is packed with protein, fiber, and other nutrients that will keep your kids fueled for the afternoon. Using canned beans and frozen edamame makes this a vegan meal you can toss together in minutes.

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Easy Bean Salad

Serves 8

Ingredients:

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• 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed, drained

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• 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained

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• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed, drained

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• 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed

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• 1 cup frozen green beans, thawed

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• 2 carrots, peeled, sliced crosswise

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• 1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded, diced

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• 1/2 small red onion, diced

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• 3 tablespoons vinaigrette of your choice

Directions:

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1. Toss all ingredients in a large bowl, adding more vinaigrette, if desired.

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2. Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving or packing into school lunches.

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