WHITE BEAN, APPLE AND GREEN SALAD

Ingredients

1 can butter beans, drained

1 can whole kernel corn, drained

1 apple, diced, sprinkled with a little lime juice

½ small red onion, diced

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped

¼ red cabbage, chopped

¼ cup olive oil

1 tbsp mustard

1 tsp fresh green seasoning

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 – 2 cloves garlic, minced

Pinch of red pepper flakes

Salt and black pepper to taste

Juice of 1 small lime

Slivered almonds, optional

Directions

1. Make the vinaigrette: Add the mustard, green seasoning, vinegar, garlic, pepper flakes, sugar to a large bowl and mix well. Whisk in the olive oil until incorporated. Season with a little salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary
2. Add the beans to the dressing and mix. Add the apples and onions and toss with the beans. Mix in the corn. At this point the salad can be refrigerated if not serving right away.
3. When ready to serve, mix together the lettuce and cabbage and place on serving platter. Add the nuts to the salad if using. Spoon the bean salad over the greens and serve. Perfect served with grilled shrimp or chicken.