Cucumber and Bean Salad
Easy and delicious classic Cucumber Bean Salad. It’s made with cucumber, beans, red onion, parsley, green onion, a few simple spices, and a delicious tangy dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber, unpeeled (sliced into quarters)
- 1 15 ounce can black beans (no salt added, rinsed and drained)
- 1 15 ounce can cannellini beans (no salt added, rinsed and drained)
- ½ cup red onion (chopped)
- ⅓ cup green onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Salad Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk all salad dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumber, beans, red onion, parsley, and green onion. Toss to combine, then pour in the salad dressing. Toss again until everything is lightly coated in dressing.
- This salad keeps well, covered and refrigerated, for about 2 - 3 days.