MUNG BEAN SALAD

Mung Bean Salad image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Beans

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup dry mung beans
1 bunch scallion, trimmed and sliced thinly
1/2 bunch of fresh mint, washed and chopped finely (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, hard boiled for garnish
16 black olives, pitted for garnish

Steps:

Place the dried mung beans in a large bowl of water and let soak overnight. Drain.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add mung beans and boil for 10 minutes.
Drain the mung beans and repeat the process with a fresh pot of boiling water, this time for 7 minutes.
Drain mung beans and rinse under cold water. Drain well and place in a large bowl.
Add scallions, mint, olive oil, vinegar and salt and toss to combine.
Divide among serving dishes, garnish with hard boiled eggs, black olives and fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.5, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 506.6, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 17.2