Sodium-Free Red Bean Salad with Mustard and Honey

This salad is a vibrant, filling option that breaks with the idea that legumes are only for hearty stews. The contrast between the creamy texture of the red bean and the sweet-and-tangy touch of the honey mustard dressing makes it an addictive dish. To season the vegetable base and balance the dressing without adding sodium, we will use Bonsalt 0%.

Technical Sheet

• Estimated time: 15 minutes

• Difficulty: ⭐

• Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

• 400g cooked red beans (well washed and drained)

• 1 green apple (Granny Smith type)

• 1 small red onion

• A handful of shelled walnuts

• A few baby spinach or arugula leaves

• For the sauce: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and the juice of half a lemon.

• Seasoning: Bonsalt 0% and black pepper.

Professional Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Preparing the legumes: If you use canned beans, rinse them in a colander under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain them very well so they don't water down the salad.

2. Cutting the ingredients: Cut the apple into small dice (you can leave the skin on for color and fiber) and the red onion into very thin strips. Break up the walnuts with your hands.

3. Emulsifying the sauce: In a small bowl or glass jar, mix the mustard, honey, olive oil, and lemon juice. Add a pinch of Bonsalt 0% and black pepper. Shake or whisk vigorously until the sauce emulsifies and comes together.

4. Base mix: In a large bowl, combine the red beans with the apple, onion, and walnuts.

5. Adding the dressing: Pour the sauce over the bean mixture and stir gently so all the ingredients are well coated with the sweet-and-tangy flavor.

6. Plating: Serve the salad on a bed of spinach or arugula sprouts to keep it fresh and crunchy.

Nutritional Analysis and Total Macros

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This Red bean salad with honey mustard dressing is perfect to take in a lunchbox or as a quick, nutritious dinner. Give it a try for your friends and enjoy a truly refreshing combination of flavors!