Mixed Bean Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

This simple salad is more than the sum of its parts. Using a tin of mixed beans is a quick and easy way to get more diversity into your diet. Crunchy,...This simple salad is more than the sum of its parts. Using a tin of mixed beans is a quick and easy way to get more diversity into your diet. Crunchy, creamy, sweet and tangy - a spoonful on the side of any meal will make it much more satisfying. Read more This simple salad is more than the sum of its parts. Using a tin of mixed beans is a quick and easy way to get more diversity into your diet. Crunchy, creamy, sweet and tangy - a spoonful on the side of any meal will make it much more satisfying. This simple salad is more than the sum of its parts. Using a tin of mixed beans is a quick and easy way to get more diversity into your diet. Crunchy, creamy, sweet and tangy - a spoonful on the side of any meal will make it much more satisfying.

Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
2 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Legumes
Contains
Why is this healthy?
Legumes

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NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

6g
Protein
122kcal
Calories
5g
Total Fat
14g
Carbs
4g
Sugars
6g
Fibre
84mg
Calcium
6%
 
2mg
Iron
11%
 
34mg
Magnesium
8%
 
332mg
Potassium
7%
 
46mg
Sodium
2%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
0.9mg
Vitamin E
6%
 
34mcg
Vitamin B9
9%
 
21mcg
Vitamin A
2%
 
5mg
Vitamin C
6%
 
0.7mg
Zinc
6%
 
24mcg
Vitamin K
20%
 
0.2mg
Copper
22%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B2
8%
 
1mg
Vitamin B3
6%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B6
6%
 
100mg
Phosphorus
8%
 
Protein: 6g; Calories: 122kcal; Total Fat: 5g; Carbs: 14g; Sugars: 4g; Fibre: 6g; Calcium: 84mg (6%); Iron: 2mg (11%); Magnesium: 34mg (8%); Potassium: 332mg (7%); Sodium: 46mg (2%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 0.9mg (6%); Vitamin B9: 34mcg (9%); Vitamin A: 21mcg (2%); Vitamin C: 5mg (6%); Zinc: 0.7mg (6%); Vitamin K: 24mcg (20%); Copper: 0.2mg (22%); Vitamin B2: 0.1mg (8%); Vitamin B3: 1mg (6%); Vitamin B6: 0.1mg (6%); Phosphorus: 100mg (8%)
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Why is this healthy?
Legumes
Contains

Ingredients

Serves 4
For the salad
green beans
trimmed and cut into thirds
drained and rinsed
For the dressing
dijon mustard
wholegrain works best
Swaps: white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Bring a pot of water to the boil. Add a generous pinch of salt. Add the green beans and cook for 1-2 minutes, just until tender and bright green but still with a bite. Drain and cool immediately, either by running under a cold tap or placing into a bowl of ice cold water.

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