5-Minute Romano Bean Salad

Are you wanting a quick and easy lunch? Who isn’t? Without a doubt, this 5-Minute Romano Bean Salad can come to the rescue. With the COVID pandemic and many working from home, needing something fast is a common occurrence among many of our clients. Therefore, this 5-Minute Romano Bean Salad is simple and flavourful. It’s also flexible by adding the veggies you have in your fridge. Plus, this cost-saving budget-trick cuts down on food waste. In case you missed it, check out our Top 13 Ways to Slash your Grocery Bill.

Prepare Yourself for Success

A well-stocked kitchen is helpful for healthy eating. As a result, your pantry, fridge and freezer have versatile items to make a variety of quick options. Check out our top 15-minute meals from kitchen basics. Canned Romano beans are a perfect option to make this 5-Minute Romano Bean Salad. Furthermore, Romano beans are fibre, protein and iron-rich. My Nonno would always make an Italian-Style Romano Bean Salad, so this recipe is thanks to his inspiration. Check out how this Dietitian stocks her kitchen and corresponding quick meals.

Open your Fridge!

Yesterday, I had cherry tomatoes and cucumber that needed to be used up. Therefore, I simply opened a can of Romano beans, rinsed them and tossed in tomatoes, cucumber and some crumbled feta. The dressing is a simple olive oil and red wine vinegar, however, you can use whatever vinegar you have on hand.

Let it Sit Overnight

Best part is this 5-Minute Romano Bean Salad tastes even better the next day because the flavours have a chance to really come together. Therefore, make double batches if you have a family so there are leftovers the next day. Having a bean salad in the fridge may also be a nice high fibre and protein-rich snack between meals. Here are other power-snack ideas.

• Serves: 4-6
• Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients for Romano Bean Salad:

• 1 can (540mL) Romano Beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup cucumbers, sliced
• 3 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 Tbsp Italian parsley, freshly chopped

Directions for 5-Minute Romano Bean Salad:

1. Firstly, in a large bowl combine Romano beans with veggies, feta cheese and olive oil, red wine vinegar and fresh parsley.
2. Then, stir to combine ingredients and flavours.
3. Enjoy!

5-Minute Romano Bean Salad

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

A flavourful 5-Min Romano Bean Salad that's sure to fill you up. Ideal for leftovers as well.

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Ingredients

• 1 can (540mL) Romano Beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ cup tomatoes, diced
• ½ cup cucumbers, diced with seeds removed
• ¼ cup feta, crumbled
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp Italian parsley or basil, freshly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl combine Romano beans with veggies and olive oil, red wine vinegar and fresh parsley.
2. Stir to combine ingredients and flavours.