Sensational Summer Salads

So summer is in full swing, my favourite type of food to make (and eat) this time of year is one of the many different summer salads! From potato and pasta, to beans and greens, there are so many summer salads to love!

[Image consists of a close up of potato, green and pasta salads]

Here is one of my favourite summer salad recipes.

Bean Salad (Serves 6-8)

Ingredients:

1 - 19 oz can chickpeas, drained

1 - 19 oz can kidney beans, drained

1 - 14 oz can green beans, drained

1 - 12 oz can whole kernel corn, undrained

¼ cup red onion

2½ tbsp balsamic vinegar

6 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp granulated sugar

2½ tbsp dried basil

1½ tsp salt

1½ tsp ground black pepper

6 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, kidney beans, green beans, red onion, and undrained corn.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the remaining ingredients.

3. Pour this mixture over the beans and fold to combine.

4. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour before serving.

5. Enjoy!

Variation: I often make up a 340g box of whole wheat Moroccan couscous and mix it with the bean salad, it’s a great way to take it up a level.

[Image consists of a close up of bean, pasta and garden salads]

Now it’s your turn to mix it up!

• What is your favourite kind of summer salad?

• Main course or on the side, how do you enjoy your summer salads?

• Do people dive into your potato salad? Do mouths water for your pasta salad? Maybe your greens are on everyone’s plate? Please share that recipe everyone is always asking for with us!

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