Vegan Bean Salad (Caribbean Style)

Ingredients

• 1 15oz chickpeas ((1 1/2 cup cooked))
• 1 15oz red kidney beans ((1 1/2 cup cooked) (peas))
• 1 15oz brown pigeon peas ((1 1/2 cup cooked) (gungo peas))
• 2 scallion (sliced)
• 1/2 cucumber (chopped)
• 1 large avocado (chopped (pear))
• 2 tsp fresh thyme
• 1/3 cup chadon beni (chopped)
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar ((64g))
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil ((54g))
• 1 tsp ground mustard
• 1 tbsp agave nectar
• 1/4 tsp garlic granules
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp pink salt

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl combine and whisk together the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, ground mustard, garlic granules, pink salt and black pepper then set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, add the pigeon peas, chickpeas, red kidney beans, scallion, cucumber, avocado, fresh thyme and shado beni.

3. 3

   Use a large spoon to toss and combine the legumes with the fresh herbs.

4. 4

   Drizzle the dressing all over the salad and toss one more time.

5. 5

   Leave the salad to rest for 10-15 minutes so the dressing can marinate the beans etc...

6. 6

   Serve accordingly.