Keep ’em keen bean salad
Serves: 4 (serves 4-6 as a side salad)
Time to make: 12 mins , plus 1 hr standing
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
Instructions
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!”
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 188cal
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Kilojoules 785kJ
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Protein 15g
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Total fat 1.1g
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–Saturated fat 0.1g
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Carbohydrates 29.6g
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–Sugars 5.6g
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Dietary fibre 11.5g
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Sodium 35mg
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Calcium 80mg
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Iron 4.3mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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