Classic Four Bean Salad with a Healthy Twist

I love eating healthy delicious salads, especially those that can be made in minutes.  I have made several variations of this salad by adding different types of fresh herbs and vegetables to changing the taste of the dressing from House Italian to Fat-Free Peppercorn Ranch.   You can also substitiute the specific canned beans with any type of beans you love.



I could not decide which dressing I wanted to use, so I had a taste-testing competition between Bacon Ranch and House Italian dressing.  The House Italian Dressing won!

 
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 Classic Four Bean Salad

1 cup canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 celery stalk diced or sliced diagonally
1 bell pepper (your choice), seeded and diced
1/4 cup dressing of your choice. I used Fat Free House Italian
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper.

In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients.  Refrigerate, covered, until all the flavours are blended, at least an hour.


I hope you enjoy!