Garden Bean Salad

Serves 4 - 6 Vegan Gluten Free

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Ingredients

2 med or 1 large cucumber, diced
2 – 3 tomatoes, diced
½ cup red, white, or green scallions, chopped
1 cup green beans or sugar-snap peas, chopped
2 (15oz.) cans white beans, rinsed & drained

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 – 3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
The juice of 2 fresh limes
2 – 3 Tbs. fresh herbs, chopped
Salt & Pepper (to taste)

Notes:

Remove cucumber seeds if they are large or tough.
Substitute whatever may be available in your garden for the green beans or sugar-snap peas.
Try Navy, Great Northern or Cannellini white beans.
For the fresh herbs try using cilantro, basil, mint or dill.

Preparation

Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Mix well to combine. To increase flavors, allow to sit for a little while before serving. Serve cold or at room temperature. Enjoy as a side dish, over pasta, in a wrap or as a light meal.