Bean salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size About 1 cup
Calories 206
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | 7 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 1 g | |
| Total fat | 10 g | |
| Sodium | 174 mg | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Dietary fiber | 8 g | |
| Protein | 7 g | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories: | 2,000 | 2,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g | 80g | |
| Saturated Fat | Less than | 20g | 25g | |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg | 300 mg | |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg | 2,400mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | 375g | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | 30g | ||
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
This bean salad uses black beans and garbanzo beans to provide fiber and protein.
Ingredients
(Serves 6)For the vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For the salad:
- 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 6 lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
Directions
To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, parsley, garlic and pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the beans and onion. Pour the vinaigrette over the mixture and toss gently to mix well and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate until served.
To serve, put 1 lettuce leaf on each plate. Divide the salad among the individual plates and garnish with chopped celery. Serve immediately.