Fresh bean salad with zingy lemon dressing
This summer salad is fresh, crunchy and flavourful, complete with a refreshing zingy dressing.
Serves: 4
Time to make: 15 mins
Total cost: $11.30 / $2.82 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 350g green beans, topped and tailed
- 300g flat beans, cut in half
- 200g bean sprouts
- Dressing
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juice
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- ½ teaspoon liquid honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard*
- salt and black pepper, to season
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- *NOTE: Ingredients with an asterisk (*) indicate that although this ingredient is usually gluten-free, it's wise to check the label to be sure as product ingredients can vary and formulations can change.
Instructions
1 Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add green and flat beans. Boil for 2-3 minutes then refresh under cold water and drain.
2 To make dressing, in a small bowl whisk together all ingredients and season to taste. Combine all beans in a serving dish or on a platter. Drizzle dressing over to serve.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
Kilojoules 730kJ
Calories 174cal
Protein 6g
Total fat 15g
–Saturated fat 3g
Carbohydrates 5g
–Sugars 3g
Dietary fibre 4g
Sodium 170mg
Calcium 85mg
Iron 2mg
Note: Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. For a guide to purchasing healthier packaged goods and general grocery items see here.
Photographer: Joanna Wickham
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