Hearty Bean & Apple Salad

Ingredients for the Apple Vinaigrette
1/4 c. Herbes de Provence Olive Oil
4 Tbsp. Gala Apple Balsamic, Green Apple White Balsamic, or Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
sea salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients for Bean & Apple Salad:
1 can (19 oz/540 ml) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (19 oz/540 ml) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 green apple, seeded and diced
2 c. English cucumber, unpeeled and diced
1 green onion, thinly sliced

Optional: Make this salad your own by adding dried or fresh cranberries, seeds, nuts, cheese, or avocado. 

Whisk salad dressing ingredients together in a bowl or shake well in a jar or cruet.

Note: Use any beans you desire and add a few handfuls of spinach before serving if you like! This is a great salad to prepare the day before a potluck or gathering. The beans will absorb amazing flavour and the apple will not turn brown because of the dressing.