Name: Three-Bean Picnic Salad
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 2 tablespoons chopped red onions; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Pinch of salt and pepper

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This salad is really flavorful and filling, and super easy to make. Karena’s been making it for our picnics and barbecues for years, and it’s always a hit.

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