Mixed Bean Salad

What to do with that tin of mixed beans that always sits at the back of the store cupboard? Make a mixed bean salad, of course.

We love this recipe because it is so quick and easy to make! It’s the perfect accompaniment to fish, chicken or meat.

Ingredients

For the Salad…

1x 400g can mixed beans in water, drained
1 small apple, chopped
1 peach or nectarine, chopped
1/4 cucumber, chopped
1-2 spring onions, chopped

For the Dressing / Marinade…

4-5 tbs olive oil
1tbs vegetable oil
1tbs Pomegranate Molasses
Handful of fresh Mint and Basil, chopped together
1-2 drops Lemon essential oil
1-2 drops Lemongrass essential oil
1-2 drops Black Pepper essential oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil to garnish

Method

Mix the ingredients for the Mixed Bean Salad together. Mix the dressing ingredients together, pour over the salad and gently stir through.

You could add tomatoes and feta, or avocado and beetroot to the salad. The dressing can also be used to marinade chicken, fish or vegetables. You could also replace the Basil with Basil oil if you like.

The Verdict

Sylvia says: “This salad was an absolute winner. It was quick and easy to make and definitely one I will be making again”.