Make picnics great again! They’re not just for family reunions and the Fourth of July. Besides, eating pre-packaged pasta salad, party-sized subs and potato chips hardly counts as a picnic. What does count is when you prepare a fresh, herbaceous meal that leaves you light on your feet. This white bean salad does the trick with a mix of veggies, dill, lemon and Italian seasoning. You’ll have loads of energy to throw a Frisbee, fly a kite and enjoy that fresh air.
Ingredients
2 cups great northern beans
1 cucumber, diced
1 chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped dill
1/3 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. coconut sugar
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
Directions
1. In a large bowl, add beans, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrots and dill. Stir until well combined.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, coconut sugar and Italian seasoning.
3. Pour oil dressing over bean mixture. Gently stir to combine.
4. Serve chilled.