Chef Wendell: Mediterranean Bean Salad

Recipe developed by Chef Wendell Fowler
Eat Right, Now!
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Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (Vitamin C)
• 2 tbs. olive oil (Antioxidant)
• ½ tsp. sea salt
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• ½ tsp. paprika
• ¼ tsp. pepper flakes
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
• 1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (Protein)
• 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (Fiber)
• ¾ cup chopped red onion or scallion (anti-cancer)
• 12 oz. grape tomatoes cut in half (vitamin C)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or Oregano

Directions:

1. This one’s a no-brainer. Simply mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl, refrigerate and serve.
2. Serve with a salad of dark leafy greens, olive oil, garlic and mild vinegar.