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Minty Courgette and Leeks Salad with Cannellini Beans

Minty Courgette and Leeks Salad with Cannellini Beans. It takes 20 minutes to whip this up and it's vegan too!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, European
Keyword: bean salad, courgette salad, Minty Courgette and Leeks Salad with Cannellini Beans
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 1 large leek sliced
  • 1 large courgette halved and thickly sliced
  • 1 400g can of cannellini beans or other white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 handful fresh mint chopped
  • handful pitted olives
  • 2-3 tsp capers I used the ones preserved in salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the dressing

  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dark brown sugar or honey
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the vegetables and using the same pan (no need for two!) first grill the courgette for about 10 minutes on medium heat and then the leek.
    leeks and courgette being grilled
  • Drain and wash the beans in the meantime, chop the fresh mint and prepare the dressing.
  • Once the leek and courgettes are cooked, mix everything together in a bowl.
    Season with salt and pepper.
    You can serve it hot or cold.