📂 Legumes
#Vegan
#Fiber
#Plant Protein
White Bean Salad with Red Pepper and Mild Mustard Vinaigrette
🥗 A fresh way to eat legumes. Plant protein, fiber, and a vibrant mustard dressing for a complete meal.
🛒 Ingredients
- 400g White beans
- 1 Red pepper
- 1 Spring onion
- EVOO
- Dijon mustard
🥗 White Bean Salad: A Refreshing Superfood
Legumes aren’t just for winter. This white bean salad proves that high-quality plant protein can be enjoyed light and crunchy. By combining the buttery texture of the bean with the freshness of red pepper and spring onion, we create a balanced dish ideal for summer or taking to work. The key is the mustard vinaigrette, which enhances flavors without adding heavy fats.
🌿 Why is it exceptionally healthy?
- Protein and Fiber: White beans are excellent for gut health and keep you full for hours.
- Rich in Vitamin C: Raw red pepper provides a massive dose of antioxidants for skin and immune health.
- Low Glycemic Index: Avoids insulin spikes, making it a perfect weight-loss option.
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation
- Cleaning: Rinse 400g of cooked white beans under the tap until no foam remains. Drain well.
- Cutting: Dice a large red pepper and a tender spring onion into very small cubes (brunoise).
- Vinaigrette: In a jar, mix 30ml of EVOO, the juice of half a lemon, and a teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
- Emulsion: Shake the jar vigorously until the sauce becomes creamy and homogeneous.
- Mixing: Combine the beans and vegetables in a bowl. Pour the dressing and stir gently.
- Finalizing: Add fresh chopped parsley and let rest in the fridge for 15 minutes for the flavors to blend.
