Fine Bean, Carrot & Sesame Salad
| January 19, 2015 |
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Green beans are filled with cancer-fighting antioxidants vitamin A and vitamin C. It also supports a healthy heart because it is rich in potassium, manganese and fiber. Another great weight-loss salad!
| Servings | Calories Per Serving | Effort |
| 2 | 548kcal | Easy - Moderate |
Ingredients
- Salad
- 360 g fine green beans
- 250 g carrots
- 70 g watercress
- 25 ml sesame seeds
- Dressing
- 75 ml olive oil extra virgin
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 10 ml lemon juice
- 10 ml honey
- Maldon salt and black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Top the beans, blanch and set aside in cold water. Peel the carrots and slice into long strips.
- For the vinaigrette, mix together all the ingredients.
- Drain the beans and in a bowl mix the beans together with the carrots. Pour the vinaigrette over them and set aside.
- When ready to serve, add the watercress or any other green to the beans and carrots . Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and mix together well.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs.
Nutrition Facts
Fine Bean, Carrot & Sesame Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 548
Calories from Fat 396
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44g
68%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 30g
Sodium 106mg
4%
Potassium 575mg
16%
Total Carbohydrates 31g
10%
Dietary Fiber 10g
40%
Sugars 14g
Protein 6g
12%
Vitamin A
457%
Vitamin C
54%
Calcium
18%
Iron
12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
