Grilled tomatoes, beans and avocado salad
Background
This grilled tomatoes, beans and avocado salad is very versatile - you can use it as filling in taco or tortilla; serve it as a main with rice, quinoa or baked sweet potatoes; or serve it as a side dish with grilled/barbecued meat. Furthermore, itβs vegan, easy to make and really yummy!
Ingredients
- 200g cherry tomatoes on the vine
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- For the salad:
- 2 cups of mixed tinned beans, drained (such as black, edamame, borlotti, kidney etc)
- 1 avocado
- 1 red or yellow bell pepper
- 1 small tin corn, drained
- 1 red onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch cumin
- 1 pinch smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Pinch of chilli flakes, optional
Instructions
- Firs make the grilled tomatoes. Put them in a tray. Mix the balsamic with the oil and garlic, pour over the tomatoes. Put the tray in the oven and grill or roast them for a few minutes, until tender.
- Meanwhile, chop the onion and mince the garlic. Cut the bell pepper into small slices.
- Drain and put the drained beans and corn into a large mixing bowl, then add the bell pepper and onion.
- Mix the oil, mustard, lemon juice, spices and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and pour over the salad. Combine well.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the stone, then cut the flesh into chunks. Add these to the salad, combine well.
- Finally, add the tomatoes (without the vine) and the jus to the salad and combine gently.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Salad - Sandwiches - Side - Supper
- Cuisines: - Tex-Mex
- Occasions: - Parties - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Beans
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Carb - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
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