Cannellini Bean Salad with Maple Lime Dressing

This salad is an easy no-cook meal dressed in a deliciously simple maple lime dressing using sweet and savory cherry tomatoes. Serve over your favorite grain for a filling and nourishing bowl.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp Della Terra Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp Della Terra Chili Oil
• ½ tsp fennel seeds and ground coriander
• 1 15 oz can cannellini beans rinsend and drained
• ¼ Cup parsley, minced
• ¼ Cup Cilantro, minced
• 2 scallions, sliced
• Juice and zest one lime, make sure it’s a juicy one
• 1 avocado, cubed
• Salt and pepper

PREPARATION

1. Cook Couscous or quinoa. Prepare couscous by combining equal parts couscous and boiling water or veggie broth in a bowl, cover and let stand for at least 10 mins.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes and ¼ tsp kosher salt. Allow to sit for 10 minutes. Add in the garlic, oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, vinegar and seasoning. Mix to combine and then set aside.
3. In a separate mixing bowl add beans, parsley, cilantro, scallions, lime zest and juice along with another pinch of salt and pepper. Give everything a good mix to combine then top with the tomato mixture and cubed avocado. Mix everything until well incorporated. Let it marinate for an hour for enhanced flavor. Serve over couscous.