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Summer White Bean Salad

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Summer White Bean Salad ***This recipe is straight from the www.teambeachbody.com website but it is so amazing that I never want to forget about it and I want to share it with everyone*** Sometimes it is a struggle getting in all the required yellow containers when you are gluten free. This refreshing and simple recipe is a fantastic way to sneak in a yellow container!  Total Time:  2 hrs. 20 min. Prep Time:  15 min. Cooking Time:  None Yield:  6 servings, about 1 cup each (containers 1/2 green 1 yellow 1 tsp.) Ingredients: 1 medium shallot, finely chopped 1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon peel (lemon zest) ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice 8 oz. green beans, ends trimmed, cut into ½ inch pieces (about 2 cups) 1 (15-oz.) can navy beans (or black eyed peas), rinsed, drained 1 (15-oz.) can butter beans (or lima beans), rinsed, drained ½ cup fresh dill (or basil, or parsley), chopped 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)