- 0:10 Prep
- 0:10 Cook
- 4 Servings
- Easy
Enjoy the beneficial fats of avocados and goodness of wholemeal pasta in this healthy side salad recipe.
Ingredients
- 100g dried wholemeal spiral pasta
- 300g can four bean mix, drained, rinsed
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 medium avocado, chopped
- 20g baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon balsamic dressing (see note)
Method
- Step 1Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions, until just tender. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Set aside to cool.
- Step 2Add bean mix, tomato, avocado, spinach and dressing to pasta. Toss to combine. Serve.
- Vegetarian
Nutrition
1198 kj
Energy
16.7g
Fat Total
3.3g
Saturated Fat
6.9g
Fibre
7.8g
Protein
237mg
Sodium
23g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Make your own dressing: place 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar in a screwtop jar. Season with salt and pepper. Secure lid. Shake to combine.
Cooking class: Draining: Place a large sieve over a bowl or sink. Pour contents of four bean mix can into sieve. Lightly shake to drain. Rinse under cold running water. Lightly shake sieve again to drain beans.
- Author: Donna Boyle
- Image credit: Rob Palmer
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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