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Green Bean, Cucumber and Mint Salad with Avo and Chia

Green Bean, Cucumber and Mint Salad.
Course Salad
Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 199kcal
Author Naturopath Lauren Glucina

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • ½ small cucumber
  • ½ medium zucchini
  • ½ avocado
  • 4 tablespoons freshly picked mint
  • 6 tablespoons small handful of freshly picked coriander/cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 fresh lime - juice only
  • 1 pinch coarse sea salt

OPTIONAL, TO DRESS

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chardonnay vinegar

Instructions

  • Finely chop your beans and snow peas, and blanch in boiled water for two minutes.
  • Cut the cucumber and zucchini into sticks, and toss with the sliced avocado.
  • Tear up the mint and coriander and add to the bowl.
  • Scatter the chia seeds over the top.
  • Dress with a the juice of half a lime and a pinch of salt, or some chardonnay vinegar and olive oil, enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 61mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 3.6mg