RECIPE: Zesty 5-bean salad

Ingredients:

1 litre (4 cups) cooked dried 5-bean mix prepared as per package instructions (or use 3 x 400g cans of mixed beans, drained and rinsed)

Juice and zest of 1 large lemon

5cm piece fresh ginger, grated

60ml (4 tbsp) olive oil

3 spring onions, finely chopped

A handful of parsley, chopped

1 large carrot, peeled and shredded (or grated)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1. In a large bowl, combine the beans, lemon zest and juice, ginger, olive oil, spring onions, parsley and carrot. Season well.
2. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour before serving.