Marinated 3-Bean Salad with Avocado

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Total Time: 10 min

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Prep Time: 10 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 330

Total Fat 19g

Saturated Fat 2.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 12g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 350mg

Total Carbs 33g

Dietary Fiber 13g

Total Sugars 5g

Protein 10g

Potassium 765mg

Vitamin A 77 mcg; Vitamin C 8 mg; Calcium 88 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 84 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.19 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 8%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15 %; Vitamin D 0%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Classic three-bean salad gets a lift with tasty herbs, crunchy carrots and creamy California Avocados. It’s a perfect dish for picnics, potlucks or anytime you want a hearty cold side dish.

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Serves: 8

Ingredients
Instructions

1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 small shallot, peeled and minced 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1/2 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, cilantro, chives, basil, dill) 3 (15.5 oz.) cans low sodium or no salt added beans (such as 1 can each of cannellini beans, garbanzo beans and kidney beans), rinsed and drained 1/2 cup sliced carrots (crinkle cut/coin cut), halved or quartered if large 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados

In a large bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar and salt until the salt dissolves.
Whisk in the red pepper flakes, shallot, garlic and herbs.
Add the beans and carrots and stir gently to evenly coat with the marinade. For best results, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to two days.
Just before serving, seed, peel and cube the avocados. Gently fold into the marinaded beans and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestion: Spoon into pita pockets along with leaf lettuce for three-bean and avocado sandwich.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.