Three Bean Salad with Edamame

Fast, healthy, and surprisingly delicious, this salad is full of bright flavors from lime and cilantro. Even better, it comes together in a flash. Chill the salad a few hours before serving for optimal flavor.

8-10 Servings

Ingredients:

1 bag frozen shelled edamame

1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 bunch scallions, chopped

1 red pepper, chopped

1 yellow pepper , chopped

1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons lime juice

3 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Method:

Drain and rinse beans. Cook edamame for 5 minutes in a microwave safe bowl, covered with plastic wrap. Let cool.

In a smaller bowl combine oil, vinegar, lime juice and salt & pepper.

Combine peppers, green onions, beans, edamame and cilantro. Pour dressing over vegetables and beans and toss well.

Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving to let favors mingle.