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Beans Salad

Cultural Context

Beans salad is a popular dish in Sierra Leone, often enjoyed for its refreshing taste and nutritional benefits. It embodies the spirit of communal meals, where families gather to share simple yet hearty dishes. This salad is versatile, with variations found across West Africa and beyond, showcasing local ingredients and flavors.

Sierra LeoneanSLside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup cucumbers
2 cups lettuce
1 cup carrots
2 cups tomatoes
0 lb grilled chicken
1 cup boiled chickpeas
0 lb tofu
1 avocado
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup herbs

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being cost-effective.

cooked beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Chickpeas are nutritious and canned beans are more affordable.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion is lower in calories and white onion is often less expensive.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro adds freshness while spinach is budget-friendly.

1

Chop cucumbers, lettuce, carrots, and tomatoes into small pieces.

2

Combine boiled chickpeas and grilled chicken in a large mixing bowl.

3

Add chopped vegetables to the bowl with chickpeas and chicken.

4

Drizzle olive oil, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar over the salad.

5

Season with honey and black pepper to taste.

6

Toss the salad gently until all ingredients are well coated.

7

Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Bean SaladLegume Salad

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