Green Vegetable, Cannellini Bean and Herb Salad
Found this really yummy salad I thought I ought to share. Low fat and filling. It makes a great lunchtime snack or is great with some grilled chicken or fish
Green Vegetable, Cannellini Bean and Herb Salad (serves 1)
50g green beans, trimmed
50g peas
75g broccoli, cut into florets
75g courgette, sliced
50g tinned cannellini beans (drained weight)
75g herb salad leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Dressing:
1tsp white wine vinegar
2tbsp olive oil
1tsp runny honey
2tsp finely chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp wholegrain mustard
1) Boil or steam the vegetables until tender, about ten minutes. Drain and set to one side.
2) To make the dressing, place all the ingredients in a cup or bowl and whisk together until blended.
3) Mix the vegetables and cannellini beanss together in a bowl. Drizzle over the dressing, then toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
4) Arrange the salad leaves on a plaate, pile over the vegetables, season to taste and serve immediately.
Enjoy!