EPIC SUMMER SALAD

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Perfect for BBQs and buffets, this is an assembly job of gorgeous ingredients - no cooking required. Serve it with lamb kebabs for an impressive summer feast

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories Lunch, Supper

Time 10m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

400g black beans , drained
2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves , roughly chopped
500g heritage tomatoes , chopped into large chunks
½ cucumber , halved lengthways, seeds scooped out and sliced on an angle
1 mango , peeled and chopped into chunks
1 large red onion , halved and finely sliced
6-8 radishes , sliced
2 avocados , peeled and sliced
100g feta , crumbled
handful of herbs (reserved from the dressing)
large bunch mint
small bunch coriander
small bunch basil
1 fat green chilli , deseeded and chopped
1 small garlic clove
100ml extra virgin olive oil or rapeseed oil
2 limes , zested and juiced
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp honey

Steps:

Make the dressing by blending all of the ingredients in a food processor (or very finely chop them), saving a few herb leaves for the salad. You can make the dressing up to 24 hrs before serving.
Scatter the beans and spinach over a large platter. Arrange the tomatoes, cucumber, mango, onion and radishes on top and gently toss together with your hands. Top the salad with the avocados, feta and herbs, and serve the dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium