Main courses

Dense Bean Salad

2 portions

30 minutes

Enjoy an explosion of textures and flavours with this hearty meal salad. Crunchy, dense, and tasty, it combines delicious freshness with a spicy kick. This is one TikTok trend that’s worth following!

INGREDIENTS

1 whole-wheat Mejicano tortilla, cut into small strips.
A splash of olive oil

For the salad

1 can (540 ml) mixed beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup rainbow Swiss chard stems, diced
1 cup cucumber, peeled and finely diced
1 cup salami, finely diced
1 container (200 g) pearl-sized bocconcini, drained
¼ chives, chopped

For the dressing

¼ cup olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp honey
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp cumin powder
Salt and pepper, to taste

STEPS

Place rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F.
Place the tortilla strips on a baking sheet, sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper (to taste), and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
In a bowl, whip together all the dressing ingredients and set aside.
Toss together all the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add the dressing and combine well. Sprinkle with crunchy tortillas before serving.