Tomato and Bean Salad
A sustaining and delicious salad so easily prepared from cans!
Preparation time
10 minutes
Serves
4 as a main, 8 as a side
What you need
1 regular can 4-bean mix, drained and rinsed
1 regular can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
2-3 spring onion, thinly sliced (including green stem)
¼ telegraph cucumber, diced
2 medium or 8 cherry tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
Dressing
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
½ teaspoon salt
Method
Mix all salad ingredients together in a bowl.
Pour lemon and garlic dressing over and mix to combine. Or use a store bought dressing.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator – will last 2 days.
Variations
Toast sesame seeds or any other nuts and seeds by dry frying in a heavy bottomed fry pan. Stir the seeds/nuts with a wooden spoon. They are ready when they start to pop, or start to brown. DON’T walk away while doing this or they will burn!
