Recipe #49 Aunt Renee's High Fibre Bean Salad

Dressing:

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
1 clove fresh garlic minced
fresh black pepper
a little salt to taste

Ingredients:

1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup chopped peppers (I used our garden variety)
2 cups blanched fresh garden beans cut into 2" pieces
1 19 oz can of Primo mixed beans
1 15 oz can white beans
1 tbsp fressh dill and/or parsley


Thoroughly rinse and drain beans and toss with remaining ingredients. Add the dressing and chill about 1 hour before serving. Can be made a day ahead too.


Calories for 1 cup is only 160 cal and fibre is 11.2 g
Thank you Aunt Renee for sharing this healthy choice. It was a great addition to our buffet.