Legumes are an excellent source of folate. The combination of mixed beans with spinach makes this salad a super healthy and delicious meal or snack. Make it once and enjoy it throughout the week.

| Serves 4-6 |

Ingredients

1 ½ cups green beans, chopped

1 cup frozen peas

1 x 400g canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 x 400g canned butter beans or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1 garlic clove, crushed (optional)

1 cup feta, crumbled (optional)

1 cup baby spinach, chopped

¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Dressing

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

Method

Steam the green beans and frozen peas in a medium-sized pot for 3-5 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.

Combine all the salad ingredients in a bowl along with the dressing and mix to combine.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.