White Bean Salad (Dairy Free)

Calories 310, 12.7 protein, 14.5 fat, 33.6 carbs
(whole salad)
Protein-Packed Mediterranean White Bean Salad
Ingredients
For the salad
|1 (15oz) can white beans, drained, reserve the liquid for the dressing, and rinsed
1 cucumber, diced
1 tomato, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces
¼ cup Kalamata olives (pitted), chopped
For the dressing
¼ cup liquid from the beans
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic
½ teaspoon capers
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt & black pepper, to taste.
Instructions
1. Evenly toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
2. To make the dressing, blend all dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth. Taste and add more salt or pepper if preferred.
3. Pour dressing over the salad and mix. Serve as is or on a bed of greens. Can also be made ahead and chilled for a few hours.