Olive + Butter Bean Salad With Mediterranean Grains

Recipe:

olive + butter bean salad with mediterranean grains   

PLANT-BASED | GLUTEN FREE

Total time: 15 mins
Serves: 2

Looking for a heart-healthy, brain-boosting salad? This olive and butter bean salad with Mediterranean grains is packed with antioxidants and polyphenols, offering great benefits for both your heart and mind. Made with simple store cupboard essentials, this salad is a quick, delicious way to fuel your body with heart-healthy fats and brain-boosting antioxidants.

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INGREDIENTS

Ingredients:

For the salad:

• 1 can butter beans

• 1 jar pitted green olives

• 1 packet of merchant gourmet med style grains

• 1 small handful parsley

• 1 shallot, thinly sliced

For the dressing:

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• Pinch of salt and pepper to taste

METHOD

Cook the Grains:

• Cook the Merchant Gourmet Med Style Grains according to the package instructions. Once cooked, set aside to cool.

Prepare the Salad:

• Drain and rinse the butter beans from the can.

• Drain the green olives from the jar and slice them into halves or quarters.

• Finely chop the parsley and set it aside.

• Peel and thinly slice the shallot.

Make the Dressing:

• In a small bowl or jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

• Whisk or shake well until all ingredients are fully combined and emulsified.

Assemble the Salad:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked grains, butter beans, green olives, parsley, and shallot.

• Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Serve:

• Transfer the salad to a serving dish or serve directly from the bowl. Enjoy!