
Cranberry Beans, Cherry Tomatoes & Cucumber Salad
Need a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan side dish?
- Servings: 4
- Total cooking time:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh borlotti or cranberry beans
- 1 cucumber, peeled & sliced
- 9 tablespoons extra virgin olive
- mixed herbs
- 1 medium red onion, sliced thinly
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instructions:
- In a pot with plenty of water, bring the beans to a boil with any vegetable scraps you might have: the bits from the fridge such as celery tops, the bendable carrot destined for the garbage, half an onion sitting in your fridge that doesn't look so great - toss it in! (The veggies give the beans a bit more flavor, but they are optional if you don't have anything)Bring to boil then lower to simmer 20-30 minutes until the beans are tender.
- Drain & discard the vegetables.In a bowl combine the beans, tomatoes, onion, cucumber.
- Add in the herbs.
- Combine the oil & vinegar then toss with the salad.Season with salt & pepper.
- Let stand 10-15 minutes to let the flavors come together. Recheck your seasonings (taste it) and adjust.
- Serve.


