Salads
Lupini bean salad with asiago cheese, pine nuts, and balsamic vinaigrette
Discover this delicious Lupini Bean Salad with Asiago Cheese, roasted pine nuts, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette! Perfect for a fresh, Mediterranean-inspired meal, this salad by Chef Healthy Henry is packed with protein, flavor, and vibrant ingredients. A great choice for a light lunch or as a beau
Ingredients
- 3 cups beans
- 6 cups fresh arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup pine nuts (roasted)
- 2 tbls balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbls lemons
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- Pinch of salt chopped parsley (optional)
- red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 asiago cheese grated with a potato peeler + garnish per serving
Directions
- 1
In a small hot pan roast the pine nuts for 30-45 seconds stirring constantly.
- 2
In a medium bowl add the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and salt.
- 3
Whisk as you slowly drizzle the avocado oil into the bowl.
- 4
In a large bowl add the arugula then pour 1/2 of the vinaigrette and toss well the vinaigrette will start to wilt the arugula which is what you want.
- 5
Add the Lupini beans, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, parsley, salt, and asiago cheese. Toss again.
- 6
Serve in individual bowls, garnish with pepper and asiago cheese.
