Tasty Two-Bean Salad

I love artichoke hearts, and cold salads, and green beans.  This is a good one to take to potlucks!

Ingredients

Dressing

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon

Salad

1/2 lbs. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1″ pieces (about 2 cups)
1 15-oz. can of chickpease, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 6-oz jar of artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olive, halved
1/4 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup roughly chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

Blend dressing ingredients.
Toss salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Pour dressing over salad, toss to coat.
Serve at room temperature.

Serves 8
161 calories per serving.