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Easy Bean Salad
4 servings
This traditional bean salad is easy to make and keeps well. Serve it with a tortilla, extra corn, brown rice, or quinoa for more fiber-packed whole grains. You can also serve it over a bed of leafy greens. Save leftover beans for later in the week!
About the Recipe
191 Calories · 10.4 g Protein · 8.3 g FiberLunch
Gluten-free · Nut-free
Beans are rich in protein and fiber, which can help digestion and lower cholesterol.
Ingredients
Makes 4 Servings
- 3/4 c (90 g) cooked or canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 3/4 c (90 g) cooked or canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 3/4 c (90 g) cooked or canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 3/4 c (123 g) frozen lima beans, thawed; or cooked or canned lima beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 c (83 g) frozen corn, thawed, or cooked fresh corn, chilled
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- 1/2 c (120 mL) low-fat or fat-free Italian salad dressing
- 1 tsp (5 mL) iodized salt
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground black pepper
Directions
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Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss gently. Serve cold or at room temperature. Stored in a covered container in the refrigerator, leftover Easy Bean Salad will keep for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving:
Calories: 191
Fat: 1.4 g
Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
Calories from Fat: 6.3%
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 10.4 g
Carbohydrate: 36.2 g
Sugar: 7.3 g
Fiber: 8.3 g
Sodium: 1146 mg
Calcium: 72 mg
Iron: 2.7 mg
Vitamin C: 58.5 mg
Beta-Carotene: 849 mcg
Vitamin E: 1.3 mg
