3 Bean Salad

This vibrant three bean salad is a bold, briny, and protein-packed lunch featuring Brami’s pickled lupini beans and a zippy balsamic garlic dressing

3 Bean Salad

created in partnership with Brami

Ingredients

For the salad:

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1/2 cup Brami Sea Salt & Vinegar Pickled Lupini Beans

• 1/2 cup Brami Mediterranean Medley Pickled Lupini Beans

• 2 cups arugula

• 1 large heirloom tomato, sliced into wedges

• 1/2 bulb fennel, thinly sliced on a mandolin

• 2 spring onions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced on a mandolin

• Fennel fronds, for garnish

• 4–6 anchovy fillets, for garnish

For the dressing:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

• 1 small garlic clove, finely grated or mashed into a paste

• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and salt. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes to mellow the garlic.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, lupini beans, arugula, fennel, and spring onion. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to coat.

3. Arrange tomato wedges around the edges of a large serving platter or bowl. Pile the salad mixture in the center. Tuck in anchovy fillets and scatter fennel fronds on top.

4. Serve immediately, or let it sit for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld. It holds up well for a few hours, making it a great picnic or potluck option.

xx,

Lauren (Hodgen)

Dear Citrus Diaries Host | @ citrusdiaries.studio

Citrus Diaries Studio | Creative Director

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Lauren Hodgen is a passionate food enthusiast and the creative mind behind Citrus Diaries Studio. Since 2018, she has shared her journey of wellness and healing through food, exploring how mindful eating can transform both body and soul. Lauren’s love for wholesome, nourishing ingredients is at the heart of her work, which is designed to inspire others to embrace a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle. Based in Columbus, OH, she creates from the belief that food is not just fuel, but a way to connect with ourselves and the world around us.