Mixed Bean Salad With Lemon Herb Dressing

Protein rich four bean salad tossed in a bright lemon herb dressing, ready in 10 minutes and perfect for meal prep or lunch. It is vegan and gluten free.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American, British

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: portion

Calories: 845kcal

Author: Geetha

Equipment

1 Blender Jar
1 Mixing Bowl
1 spoons

Ingredients

1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml

For Dressing

2-3 sprigs fresh parsley
2-3 sprigs fresh mint leaves
2-3 sprigs fresh basil leaves
1 clove garlic peel
salt as required
pepper as required
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

For Salad

100 gms (or) ½ cup black beans
100 gms (or) ½ cup cannellini beans
100 gms (or) ½ cup borlotti beans
100 gms (or) ½ cup canned haricot beans/ navy beans/ boston bean

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Instructions

Drain and rinse all four beans thoroughly under cold running water.
100 gms (or) ½ cup black beans, 100 gms (or) ½ cup cannellini beans, 100 gms (or) ½ cup borlotti beans, 100 gms (or) ½ cup canned haricot beans/ navy beans/ boston bean
In a blender jar, place 2-3 sprigs fresh mint leaves, 2-3 sprigs fresh parsley, 2-3 sprigs fresh basil leaves,salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon ground cumin , 1 clove garlic and 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and process until smooth.
2-3 sprigs fresh parsley, 2-3 sprigs fresh mint leaves, 2-3 sprigs fresh basil leaves, 1 clove garlic, salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon ground cumin , 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
In a mixing bowl, toss 100 gms (or) ½ cup black beans, 100 gms (or) ½ cup cannellini beans, 100 gms (or) ½ cup borlotti beans, 100 gms (or) ½ cup canned haricot beans/ navy beans/ boston bean and lemon herb dressing.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes for the beans to absorb the dressing and flavours to meld.
Enjoy protein rich mixed bean salad with lemon herb dressing on its own or as a side dish.

Notes

Rinse Beans Well: Always rinse canned beans thoroughly to remove the excess salt.

Allow Beans To Drain: Let rinsed beans sit in a colander for a couple of minutes to drain well.

** Nutritional information provided here is estimated and for guidance only. Please refer my Recipe Disclaimer for more details.

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