Cashew And Bean Salad

Serves two

Beans most certainly mean good health. Throughout the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East, variations of bean salads are extremely popular and are one of the staples of 'the Mediterranean diet'. The addition of cashew and pine nuts adds extra protein, fibre and minerals to this quick and easy recipe.

2 slices of wholemeal bread, crusts removed
3 tbspns unsalted cashew nuts
3 tbspns pine nuts
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 celery stalks, finely sliced
1 green pepper, seeds removed and diced
3 large spring onions, finely sliced
1 medium can black eye beans, approx 250g/9 oz drained weight, well rinsed
5 tbspns extra virgin olive oil
3 tbspns balsamic vinegar

Cut the bread into 1cm/0.5in cubes and put into a medium oven to toast – about five minutes.

Dry fry the cashew and pine nuts, tossing occasionally, for about three minutes, until golden but not burned. Tip into a large salad bowl. Add the garlic, celery, green pepper, spring onions and black eye beans and mix thoroughly. Pour in the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and mix well before serving.

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