Vegan Honey Balsamic Bean Salad

June 20, 2011

Vegan Avocado Bean Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

Packed with protein, this super salad is quick, easy and delicious -- not to mention low fat! Consider adding avocado (seen above) for a little bit of Southwest flavor and extra creaminess.

Honey-Balsamic Bean Salad
Serves 4-6

8 oz / 225 g (about 1 1/2 cups) EACH cooked chickpeas, pinto beans, black beans
1 small head of romaine lettuce, washed, dried, shredded (OR 16 oz / 550 g fresh green beans, coarsely chopped)
1/3 cup / 1 oz / 30g sliced almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons runny honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4+ teaspoon fine grain sea salt
10 sprigs fresh thyme

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