A cold bean salad is always a welcome side dish at a backyard BBQ, picnic lunch or just ordinary summer meal!

You’ll need:

• 2 15 oz cans white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup oregano leaves
• 1/4 cup parsley leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions:

1. Place the beans in a medium serving bowl.
2. In a food processor, combine oregano, parsley, garlic, salt and oil. Pulse until smooth.
3. Toss beans, dressing and lemon zest. Serve cold.

Source: Adapted from a recipe by PureWow