Fermentation....Shaking Up The Typical Bean Salad!

Sauerkraut Bean Salad

In a large bowl mix the following:

Dressing:
2-3 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
1-2 minced cloves of garlic
3/4 cup sauerkraut (or more if desired)
black pepper

Add to the dressing:
1 can of mixed beans - well rinsed (dried, soaked and precooked are a better option however if pressed for time canned will do)
1/2 green pepper chopped
1/4 red onion chopped

Voila - done

Simple as that!

So, before you go running scared, yes I said sauerkraut but honestly try it. Now, ensure your sauerkraut is the basic cabbage and salt combo, not soaked in vinegar.

Sauerkraut (cabbage and salt) is a fermented food that has excellent beneficial bacteria for your guts.

You can read all about the benefits of fermented foods over here at Daniel Vitalis' post and check out his video on how to make your own if you are so inclined to do so.

http://www.danielvitalis.com/tag/sauerkraut/