Lightweight Eats

Easy to put together; full of texture and flavor. Thanks to the combo of parsley and tahini, the salad is both hearty and refreshing.

What you need:
Half onion, two carrots, three stalks celery
3 cans beans (chickpeas, white beans, red kidney)
Cooked grain
Tahini, honey, lemon, oil, paprika, garlic powder, water
Parsley

What you do:
If you still need to cook your grain, start now. Try to use a grain that works well in salads: quinoa, orzo, couscous, barley, etc.

Dice the onion, carrots and celery and sauté over low heat while you're fixing everything else. Stir every once in a while.

Drain and rinse the beans.

Make the dressing: equal parts tahini, oil and water, half as much lemon juice, half as much again honey, paprika and garlic powder. Mix well. Salt and pepper, taste and adjust.

Combine everything in a big bowl, and top with freshly chopped parsley.