Colorful Bean and Vegetable Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

🥫 Chickpeas (1 cup, cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)

🥫 Kidney beans (1 cup, cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)

🫑 Green bell pepper (1, diced)

🍅 Tomatoes (2 medium, diced)

🧅 Red onion (1 small, finely chopped)

🌽 Sweet corn (1 cup, cooked or canned)

🌿 Fresh parsley (for garnish)

🌶️ Red chili flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)

🍋 Lemon juice (3 tbsp)

🫙 Olive oil (2 tbsp)

🧂 Salt and pepper (to taste)

🌿 Dried oregano (1 tsp)

🧄 Minced garlic (1 clove, optional)

Dice the bell pepper, tomatoes, and onion. Rinse and drain the beans and corn.

In a large serving dish, layer the chickpeas, kidney beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, and corn in colorful rows.

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic (if using).

Pour the dressing over the salad and garnish with fresh parsley and chili flakes.

Mix before serving, or leave it layered for a stunning presentation. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course! 🥗✨