Tangy California Avocado Three-Bean Salad

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Total Time: 15 min

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Prep Time: 15 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 620

Total Fat 34g

Saturated Fat 4.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 22g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 520mg

Total Carbs 65g

Dietary Fiber 29g

Total Sugars 7g

Protein 21g

Potassium 1197mg

Vitamin A 40 mcg; Vitamin C 26 mg; Calcium 183 mg; Iron 5 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 207 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.33 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 15%; Iron 30 %; 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.

This California Avocado Three-Bean Salad is a super salad that’s crisp, tangy, and fresh, and will be gorgeous at any festivity.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and cubed 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup chopped cucumber 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves 1 lemon, juiced or to taste 2 limes, juiced or to taste 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 large clove garlic, finely minced or pressed 3/4 tsp. sea salt, or to taste 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 3/4 tsp. ground sumac (or Za'atar)

In a large bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, black beans, cannellini beans, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and mint. Toss briefly to combine, then set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and lime juice, then add the olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and sumac.
Whisk until blended, then pour the dressing onto the salad and toss well to combine. Taste for citrus and salt and add more if needed.

Serving Suggestion: Allow the flavors to meld by covering and refrigerating the salad for at least 30 minutes or up to four hours before serving.

Beverage Pairing: Serve with your favorite cocktail or light beer.

*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.