Cranberry Beans, Cherry Tomatoes & Cucumber Salad Recipe - Quick, Healthy & Ready in 60 Minutes

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:

1. 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.
2. Drain & discard the vegetables.In a bowl combine the beans, tomatoes, onion, cucumber.
3. Add in the herbs.
4. Combine the oil & vinegar then toss with the salad.Season with salt & pepper.
5. Let stand 10-15 minutes to let the flavors come together. Recheck your seasonings (taste it) and adjust.
6. Serve.