Background
During the summer itβs so easy to make effortless, yet healthy and filling salads. This crunchy salad with pinto beans is ready in just 5 minutes - can be served as a side dish with grilled/barbecued meat, as filling in flatbread or as a salad at a picnic or summer party. Itβs ideal for those who follow a vegan diet (itβs also gluten-free).
Ingredients
- 1 tin of pinto beans
- ½ bulb of fennel
- 4 radishes
- ½ roasted red pepper (from jar)
- 4 sprigs of spring onion
- 2 handfuls of rocket salad leaves
- Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Thinly slice the fennel, radishes, roasted pepper and spring onion. Scatter them into a large mixing bowl.
- Drain the beans, then add to the chopped vegetables.
- Mix the dressing and pour over the salad. Toss, then gently fold in rocket leaves and parsley leaves
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Salad - Side - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Barbecue - New Year - Parties - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Beans - Greens & Salads
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Carb - Low Cholestrol - Low Fat - Low GI - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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