Summer crunch salad
- 10min
- 2
- 161 kcal
- Easy
Per 142 g contains
of an adult's recommended intake.
Typical energy values per 100g: 470kj/113kcal
Crunchy summer salad of green beans, juicy tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, fresh herbs, and parmesan.
This salad brings together delicious, seasonal ingredients in a simple and tasty way. Crunchy green beans and juicy tomatoes with a shaving of parmesan to top it off, make this healthy salad have a satisfying twist. Keeping the amount of cheese to a minimum yet using a strong-flavoured cheese, makes this salad suitable for those with or aiming to prevent gallstones.
Use a vegetarian alternative to parmesan if desired.
Ingredients
- Button mushrooms, sliced100g
- Green beans, trimmed100g
- Cherry tomatoes, halved50g
- Olive oil15g
- Parsley, chopped2g
- Juice ½ lemon10g
- Basil, chopped2g
- Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), shaved30g
Cooking Method
- In a bowl, toss the sliced mushrooms with half the lemon juice and set aside (this helps to soften the mushrooms). Blanch the beans in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and cool in a bowl of cold water.
- Toss the beans and mushrooms together in a bowl with the herbs, tomatoes, remaining lemon juice and the olive oil. Scatter over the shaved parmesan to serve.
Nutritional Information
| Typical Values | per 100g | per 142g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 113 kcal 470 kj | 161 kcal 667 kj |
| Fat of which saturates | 8.8 g 2.9 g | 12.4 g 4.1 g |
| Carbohydrate of which sugars | 2 g 1.7 g | 2.8 g 2.4 g |
| Fibre | 1.8 g | 2.6 g |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 8.1 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
Green beans
A source of plant-based protein, also providing folate, vitamin K and a delicious seasonal crunch to this summer salad - hence the name!
Mushrooms
They provide selenium, a mineral which is important for maintaining immune health, as well as vitamin D which is essential for bone health. They're also a source of protein and fibre.
Tomatoes
A summer seasonal staple. Tomatoes provide vitamin C as well as the antioxidant lycopene and give this salad a pop of colour.
Parmesan
A hard cheese providing calcium as well as essential fats. Only a small amount is used to keep the fat content of the salad down whilst also providing an indulgent twist.
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