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Hearty and Colourful Bean Salad | Oil-free Vegan

Venelina Dove M.D.
Fresh yet filling salad. Super healthy, with only whole natural plant foods.
No oil and sugar-free!
Really satiating because of the beans, peas, quinoa, and corn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Healthy Oil-Free Vegan Salads
Cuisine European
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 461 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can cannellini beans
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup pickled cornichons chopped
  • 1 cup red radishes chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped
  • 4 cups baby arugula
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup fresh parsley finely chopped

Dressing

  • ½ lemon squeezed
  • 2-3 cloves garlic pressed
  • 2 Tbsp ground flax seeds or 1/2 tsp flaxseed oil optional
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place quinoa, corn, and peas in a small pot, add water and bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. When they are ready, drain and cool for a while.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • For the dressing, mix freshly squeezed lemon juice, garlic, flaxseed oil, and salt and stir until mixed.
  • Pour dressing over the salad and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 461kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 26gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 921mgFiber: 20gSugar: 12g