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Crunchy Green Bean and Pea Salad

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A fresh and simple salad combining green beans, sweet peas, cucumber, and toasted seeds, perfect for a light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup green beans, steamed or blanched
  • 1/2 cup thawed green peas
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped spring onion
  • 1 small cucumber, chopped
  • 1 handful chopped lettuce
  • 1/2 cup mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, and flax)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the vegetables: Steam or blanch green beans until just tender, rinse under cold water. Thaw peas and drain. Slice red onion, chop spring onion and lettuce.
  2. Toast the seeds: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast seeds for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring until aromatic and lightly golden. Let cool.
  3. Whisk together Dijon mustard, olive oil, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, combine green beans, peas, onions, and lettuce. Pour over the dressing and toss gently to coat.
  5. Sprinkle toasted seeds on top and serve immediately, or keep them separate until serving for maximum crunch.

Notes

Store the salad components separately to preserve texture. Keep dressed salad in the refrigerator and consume within 2 to 3 days.

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Keywords: salad, vegetarian, healthy, meal prep, green beans, peas

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