Description
This three bean salad made with green lentils, adzuki beans, and mung beans is a fresh and flavorful salad perfect for outdoor picnics and potlucks! Tasty as a main dish or as a side with grilled chicken, fish, or steak.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup adzuki beans
- 3/4 cup mung beans
- 1/2 cup green lentils
- 7 cups water or chicken stock
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1–2 lemons depending on size)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Combine the adzuki beans, mung beans, and water (or chicken stock) in a large pot and bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add green lentils and continue simmering for an additional 30 minutes.
- Drain and rinse beans with cool water.
- In a large bowl combine beans with the rest of the remaining ingredients. Mix well.
- Serve at room temperature.
Notes
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- Category: Salad
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Gluten Free
