White Bean Fiesta Salad

White Bean Fiesta Salad

From: OntarioBeans.on.ca
An excellent source of folate. A moderate source of dietary fibre
 

Ingredient List

2 cups WHITE PEA BEANS, soaked and cooked or canned in water: drained and rinsed 500 mL
2 large stalks celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal 2
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1
1/2 small red pepper, thinly sliced 1/2
1/2 small green pepper, thinly sliced 1/2
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 250 mL
1 cup watercress, leaves picked from stem 250 mL
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped 15 mL
Vinaigrette:    
1 tsp fresh garlic, minced 5 mL
1 tsp Dijon mustard 5 mL
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 15 mL
1/2 cup olive oil 125 mL

Directions

In a large glass or plastic serving bowl, combine beans, celery, onion, peppers and tomatoes and set aside.

Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, combine the garlic, mustard and vinegar. Slowly whisk in the oil and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the bean mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
Just before serving, add watercress and chives and toss lightly. Adjust seasonings as needed.

10 servings
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving
Amount % Daily Value
Energy   168 kcal
Fat   12 g
Sodium   19 mg
Carbohydrates   13 g
Protein   4 g
Total Dietary Fibre   2.4 g

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White pea beans canned in water are also called navy beans.

 

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