Try a Bean Salad - Upcycle Your Pantry challenge, powered by Compass One Healthcare - Day 5 Tip
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Beans are a pantry staple for many people, and for good reason. They're versatile and loaded with nutrition. For example, black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas all have plenty of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. And when you make them the star of your meal, they’ll give you sustained energy and improved digestive health.
Today’s upcycle challenge is to use this pantry staple to make a bean salad. Here's what you'll need:
- Canned beans
- Olive oil
- Vinegar (red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
- Garlic
- Onion (red or white)
- Dried herbs (parsley, oregano, or basil)
- Salt and pepper
You can try any of these tasty bean salad options:
- Three-bean salad: Combine canned kidney beans, cannellini beans, and green beans with a zesty dressing made of olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and chopped onion. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs like parsley.
- Chickpea salad: Mix canned chickpeas with diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh cilantro. Drizzle with a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and ground cumin.
- Black bean and corn salad: Blend canned black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, and red onion. Create a tangy dressing using olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and cumin. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
These bean salads are packed with flavorful protein and offer a wholesome dose of nutrition. They make a fantastic side dish, light lunch, or even a satisfying main course. We hope you enjoy today’s scrumptious upcycling idea.
Need more inspiration? See how #healthynurse Kyri Miller uses food as fuel for her body.
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