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Keep ’em keen bean salad

  • Time to make: 12 mins, plus 1 hr standing
  • Serving: 4 people (serves 4-6 as a side salad)
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 x 400g cans cannellini (white) beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 large ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 3 sticks celery, diced
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • 1 large red capsicum, diced
  • 4-5 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Place beans in a salad bowl with tomatoes, celery, avocado, capsicum and parsley. Stir balsamic vinegar through salad.

    2 Leave to stand for half an hour or so for flavours to mingle.

    Recipe supplied by Healthy Food Guide reader, Cate Stuart (Wellington)

    Variations

    You could add cold, cooked chicken, smoked chicken, ham or even tuna to the mix to make a more substantial meal, or serve as a side dish with barbecued meat.

    HFG tip

    Cate says: “I’ve been trying to include more legumes/beans in the family menu lately. After a few experiments, I made up this recipe. It’s delicious!”

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