Veggie Bean Summer Salad

Simple, easy- catchall salad that used whatever you happen to have in your kitchen. 

Basically bean/pasta salads are all composed of the same ingredients.  Beans/pasta/veggies, oil, vinegar, spices.  That being said there are infinite possibilities of recipes.  

I started off knowing that I wanted to use the fresh basil that I had on hand as well as onions and peppers. The fresher the better.

Added some kick with banana peppers that I had.. Jalapeños or chili peppers would work too

 Healthy tip* Rinse canned beans off before use to reduce salt content

 Next the "dressing", oil, vinegar and spices.
I used apple cider vinegar but rice or any other kind you like would work. Spices could be anything.  Parsley, garlic, pasta sprinkle,  ground pepper, chili powder etc.

 Add all ingredients and fold in dressing and enjoy!

Ingredients

pinch of parsley flakes

pinch of garlic

pinch of pasta sprinkle

pinch of ground pepper

pinch of chili powder

1/4 cup banana peppers

1/4 cup Basil

1/2 cup raw green beans

1/2 cup corn

1 can favorite beans

1 cup edamame

1 cup cooked whole wheat pasta

2 green bell peppers

2 red bell peppers

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup vinegar

Directions