Bean Salad

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• Dressing:
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoon chopped fresh bazil
• 1 clove of garlic
• Salad:
• 1 - 15 oz can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed )
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, sliced

Directions:

Combine all dressing ingredients, set aside. Combine all salad Ingredients (use vegan versions): mix well, pour dressing over. Can be made up to 8 hours ahead. Tastes better if given time to "marinate"(1/2 hour would be good).

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 10 mins