Not Your Mama’s Three Bean Salad

1 tps. Grated lemon zest


1 ½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice


1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (use the best you have it enhances the flavor)


½ tsp salt
freshly ground pepper


1 15-oz. can black beans rinsed and drained


1 15-oz. can small white beans, rinsed and drained


1 cup cooked green soybeans (edamame)

1/3 red onion, finely diced


1/3 red bell pepper, finely diced


5-6 large basil leaves, thinly sliced
 (you could use 1 tsp dried basil, but it won’t be as good)

In a medium bowl combine lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, salt and ground pepper.
 Add the rest of the ingredients and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for an hour and serve.
 Keeps 2-3 days in the refrigerator.