Red kidney bean salad

Ingredients

• 1 Shallot

• 1/2 Cucumber

• 1 Can or 1/2 a Jar of Red Kidney Beans

• a handful of Coriander Leaves (cilantro)

• 1 tbs of White Vinegar

• 1 tbs of Olive Oil

• pinch of Salt

Method

Chop the shallot thinly and dice the cucumber. Rinse the beans.

Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well, leave aside for a few minutes so beans can absorb the acidic mixture.

Serve with bread or as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

This salad is a great choice for vegans/vegetarians, especially women in a reproductive age and this is because red kidney beans are the richest source of Iron from among the pulses.

Coriander leaves are rich in Potassium, folate and vitamin C and are packed with antioxidants, therefore they are very beneficial for your overall health. For example, Potassium helps to regulate high blood pressure and antioxidants help to prevent the growing of cancer cells.

If you suffer from low blood sugar or are diabetic, be cautious with coriander as it contains enzymes which lower blood sugar levels.

Due to high protein and fibre levels in the beans this salad will keep you fuller for longer. If you would like to make it more filling, i suggest adding a handful of sunflower seeds.