This is one of the most delicious salads we've made so far. The best part - its packed full of veg.

The beetroot adds a gorgeous pink colour and the dressing is made with an incredible, gut-loving, fermented fava bean paste that adds a real hit of umami flavour. Here's how to make it...

Recipe information:

Serving size: 2

Prep time: Under 15 minutes

Vegetarian

Salad ingredients:

• Mixed grains
• Half a red onion
• Half a courgette
• Feta cheese
• A handful of olives
• 2 chopped beetroots
• Sea Salt and Cider Vinegar Fava Beans

Salad dressing ingredients:

• 1 tbsp fava bean umami paste
• 75ml garlic rapeseed oil
• 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
• Good grid of black pepper
• Half a tbsp maple syrup

Method:

1. Place the mixed grains in a bowl.
2. Finely chop all the salad ingredients, and mix in well. 
3. In a sterilised jar, place all of your dressing ingredients.
4. Shake well until all mixed together.
5. Pour the dressing over your mixed veg and grains.
6. Sprinkle a few Sea Salt and Cider Vinegar beans over the top, plate up and serve. Enjoy!

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