Rainbow Salad with Egg and Beans

Cooking Time:

10 mins

Level:

Easy

This rainbow salad with egg and beans is fresh, colourful, and easy to prepare. It is made with simple everyday vegetables, boiled eggs, and beans for a light but satisfying meal. It is perfect for a quick lunch, a simple side dish, or a healthy family plate.

Ingredients

2 servings

  • ½ lettuce, washed and chopped
  • 1 handful fresh spinach
  • ½ cucumber, sliced
  • 1 carrot, grated or thinly sliced
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 2 boiled eggs, peeled and halved
  • ⅓ can beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
  • A pinch of salt
  • A pinch of black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar, optional

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Prepare the vegetables

Wash the lettuce, spinach, cucumber, carrot, and tomato. Chop the lettuce, slice the cucumber, grate or thinly slice the carrot, and chop the tomato.

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Prepare the eggs and beans

Peel the boiled eggs and cut them in half or into quarters. Drain the beans, rinse them under cold water, and set them aside.

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Add everything to a large bowl

Place the lettuce, spinach, cucumber, carrot, tomato, and beans into a large salad bowl.

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Season the salad

Add olive oil, salt, black pepper, and a little lemon juice or vinegar if using. Toss gently until everything is lightly coated.

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5. Add the eggs and serve

Place the boiled eggs on top of the salad. Serve immediately as a light lunch, side dish, or simple healthy meal.

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