Chili pesto bean salad
You can buy chilli pesto in most supermarkets (or you can make your own), which a spicier version of the traditional red pesto. It can be used in marinades, pasta sauces, salad dressings and soups & stews. This chilli pesto bean salad is made with vegan pesto, so it’s perfect for those who follow a plant-based diet or have allergy to milk. You can serve it on a piece of sourdough toast for a vegan, healthy lunch or as a side dish with grilled sausages, chicken breast or fish.
Ingredients
Method
- Rinse and drain the beans , then scatter them into a mixing bowl.
- Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic and dice the red pepper. Add these to the beans.
- Add the lemon zest and juice, then the red pesto and toss well.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Fold in the chopped parsley just before serving.