Today’s Tasty Pick: Tangy avocado 3-bean salad

Looking for something quick, fresh, and a little zippy?

This tangy avocado 3-bean salad is all that and then some. It’s the kind of dish that feels effortless but tastes like you really planned ahead. Think creamy chunks of avocado, a colourful mix of beans for that satisfying bite, and a bold, citrusy dressing that pulls it all together with just the right amount of tang.

It’s the perfect balance of light and hearty — great as a side dish, but totally capable of holding its own as a main. Let it be you are prepping for the week, throwing together a quick dinner, or just staring into your fridge thinking “what now?”, this salad is here to save the day.

No fuss, just fresh ingredients, big flavour, and feel-good vibes in every bite. So, do you want to give this recipe a chance? Let’s get to it!

How to make a Tangy avocado 3-bean salad

Serves: 6
Preparation time: 25 minutes + marinating
Cooking time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:
For the dressing:

• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 60 ml (¼ cup) avocado or olive oil
• 45 ml (3 tbsp) chutney
• Salt and pepper

For the salad:

• 400 g tin three-bean mix, drained and rinsed
• 400 g tin butter beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• Handful fine green beans, blanched
• 1½ avocados, sliced
• Handful parsley and/or mint, chopped

Method:

1. For the dressing, combine all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
2. For the salad, combine the three-bean mix and butter beans. Toss through the dressing. Allow to stand for at least 1 hour to marinate.
3. Just before serving, toss through the onion, green beans, avocado and parsley/mint. Season with salt and pepper.

*The image and recipe were supplied by The South African Avocado Growers’ Association

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