Ingredients

45 ml (3 tablespoons) olive oil

45 ml (3 tbsp.) balsamic vinegar

½ red onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 540-ml can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (makes 370 g)

75 g (½ t.) almonds, whole or slivered

35 g (¼ cup) sunflower seeds, hulled

10 g (½ t.) fresh parsley, chopped

6 large romaine lettuce leaves

1/2 yellow bell pepper

125 ml (1/2 cup) cherry tomatoes

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. In a salad bowl, combine all ingredients except lettuce.
  2. Divide the bean salad among the lettuce leaves.