3 Bean salad. This is super delicious and nutrient rich. It is naturally gluten-free.

I regularly make this delicious salad. It's great as a complete meal, or a side dish. I love it cold, but especially love it gently warmed up, which brings out the honey flavour.

This is a balanced meal, which contains healthy fats, fibre, proteins, essential vitamins and minerals and beneficial phytonutrients. Every single ingredient possesses health benefits.

For a vegan meal, swap the feta for pistachios and switch the honey for maple syrup.

If you fancy adding chicken or fish, that works too! Just choose ethically raised products.

Recipe notes:

1. It is important to source non-GMO beans. Especially if you're in the USA, or countries with high amounts of GMO foods. If canned, look for tins with a nontoxic lining.

2. Soak canned beans, in a bowl of water with 1/2 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) to further break down the lectins and phytates. then rinse before use.

3. Corn also is best sourced as organic/non-GMO.

4. Sourcing grass-fed or pasture-raised cheese or meat, means.

5. Pair with an avocado and mango side salad. They possess enzymes to help break down the nutrients in the beans and add for extra nutrients to the meal.

6. Add quinoa, brown rice or potatoes - your choice. There is a balance of nutrients, so an extra carb is not necessary.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 can 3 bean mix or black beans.

• 1 large tablespoon of whole corn

• 2 large handfuls of chopped arugula/rocket

• 1 large, grated carrot

• 2 finely chopped shallots/green onions

• 150 g (5 oz) approx. of feta

• Sprinkle seeds of choice - hemp, pumpkin, sesame seeds.

Simply mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, add the dressing, stir through and enjoy

A side of guacamole absolutely makes this dish extra amazing! Avocados are delicious and possess many health benefits, including healthy fats.

Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (preferably from Australia or Europe)

• 2 teaspoons Tamari or soy sauce

• 1/2 or 1 tablespoon raw honey

• Squeeze of lemon

• Generous amount of black pepper

• *No need to add salt, there is plenty in the feta and tamari.

Olive oil contains beneficial compounds such as polyphenols and healthy omega 3 fats. It is the backbone of the healthy Mediterranean diet. Choose olive oil in a dark container.

Enjoy with a small glass of kombucha for probiotics.

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