Name: Mixed bean salad recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves: 6
Ingredients: 3 spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped; 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped; 400g can flageolet beans, drained; 410g cannellini beans, drained; 400g can butter beans, drained; 390g carton black beans, drained; 100g sweetcorn, cooked and drained; 4-6tbsp olive oil; 2-3tbsp red wine vinegar; 1tsp Dijon mustard (or to taste); a little clear honey; salt and pepper to serve

By GoodtoKnow

published 12 April 2013

in Recipes

This colourful mixed bean salad is a great side dish to serve as part of a summer buffet. It’s very healthy and a great source of fibre – and tastes really refreshing too. It goes down well when served at a summer barbecue for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Spring onions add a delicious tangy flavor to the dish along with the tender sweet corn and red wine vinegar which gives it a kick. This healthy dish can be served for lunch or as a starter on a summer’s day.

Ingredients

3 spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
400g can flageolet beans, drained
410g cannellini beans, drained
400g can butter beans, drained
390g carton black beans, drained
100g sweetcorn, cooked and drained
4-6tbsp olive oil
2-3tbsp red wine vinegar
1tsp Dijon mustard (or to taste)
a little clear honey
salt and pepper to serve

WEIGHT CONVERTER

I want to convert...

grams

cups

Method

Mix together the spring onions, garlic and red pepper in a bowl.
Tip all the canned beans and sweetcorn into a large sieve and rinse well under cold water before adding to the bowl with the vegetables.
Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey and seasoning to form a dressing (adjust the quantities according to taste). Drizzle over the bean mixture and toss gently.

Top Tip for making Mixed bean salad

You can ring the changes by using lots of different beans. For example, try red kidney beans instead of the butter beans, and try adding a couple of tablespoons of freshly chopped herbs (such as flatleaf parsley or coriander) as well.

Trusted, informative, and empathetic – GoodToKnow is the ultimate online destination for parents. At GoodtoKnow, our mission is 'simple': we're trying to make sense of parenthood. On the site, you'll find everything you need for a happy, healthy family life. Our huge archive of content includes more than 18,000 articles and 1,500 how-to videos. These include expert-backed advice features on parenting, dealing with relationship changes after having a baby, self-care for mums and managing your family finances. We also feature tried-and-tested product reviews and buying recommendations for every stage of family life - from prams and Moses baskets to birthday gifts and top toys.