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🍽️ Fresh Bean Salad with Herbs

285 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cans white beans (240 g drained weight each)
• 2 tbsp peppermint geranium (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp savory (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• salt
• pepper (from the mill)
• 1 pinch ground cumin
• 5 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. 1. Open the can of white beans.
2. 2. Pour the beans into a colander.
3. 3. Rinse the beans under cold water.
4. 4. Let the beans drain well in the colander.
5. 5. Place the drained beans into a large bowl.
6. 6. Add the fresh herbs to the beans.
7. 7. Gently mix the beans and herbs together.
8. 8. Pour the vinegar into a small container.
9. 9. Add salt and pepper to the vinegar.
10. 10. Add ground cumin to the vinegar mixture.
11. 11. Stir the spices well into the vinegar.
12. 12. Add the olive oil to the vinegar mixture.
13. 13. Whisk in the oil until a creamy dressing forms.
14. 14. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning.
15. 15. Pour the finished dressing over the beans.
16. 16. Mix everything well so the beans are coated.
17. 17. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
18. 18. Harvest the lemon balm from the garden or pot.
19. 19. Wash the leaves of the lemon balm.
20. 20. Gently dry the leaves.
21. 21. Sprinkle the fresh leaves over the salad.
22. 22. Serve the salad immediately.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 285
• Protein: 11 g · Fett/Fat: 18 g · Carbs: 22 g