Name: Brown Rice & Bean Salad With Mustard Maple Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 19 oz mixed cooked beans, drained and rinsed; 2 cups cooked brown rice; 1 medium Gala apple, chopped; ¼ cup old white cheddar cheese, cubed; ¼ cup dried cranberries; ¼ cup walnut pieces; ¼ cup mayonnaise; 2 Tbsp canola oil; 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 Tbsp maple syrup

This earthy, tasty salad is filling, easy to make and stores well. The brown rice, apples and beans offer a healthy dose of fibre that is sure to keep you satisfied.

Ingredients

19 oz mixed cooked beans, drained and rinsed

2 cups cooked brown rice

1 medium Gala apple, chopped

¼ cup old white cheddar cheese, cubed

¼ cup dried cranberries

¼ cup walnut pieces

¼ cup mayonnaise

2 Tbsp canola oil

2 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1 Tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl combine beans, rice, apple, cheese, cranberries and walnuts; set aside.

In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, canola oil, mustard and maple syrup, mixing well.

Pour dressing over salad and stir to coat. Serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Substitutions

Substitute the Gala apple for a Granny Smith apple. Substitute dried cranberries for dried apricot pieces. Substitute walnut pieces for unsalted sunflower seeds.