Three-Bean Salad with Vinaigrette

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Three-Bean Salad with Vinaigrette

This recipe makes 8 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per each of 8 servings: about -
cal 177
pro 7 g
total fat 6 g
sat. fat 1 g
carb 25 g
fibre 8 g
chol 0 mg
sodium 389 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 5
iron 13
vit A 5
vit C 17
folate 35
  • Portion size: 6 to 8

This salad is colourful and quick to throw together. Any leftovers are great for school lunches the next day.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups 3cupscut (1 inch/2.5 cm) green beangreen beans
  • 1 can 1canchickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 1cankidney beankidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 2green oniongreen onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup 1/4cupchopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp 1tbspminced jalapeno pepper
  • Vinaigrette
  • 3 tbsp 3tbspvegetabIe oil
  • 3 tbsp 3tbspwine vinegar
  • 1 clove 1clovegarlic, minced
  • 1 tsp 1tspdried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4tspsalt and pepper

Preparation

Vinaigrette: In large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; set aside.

In saucepan of boiling water, cover and cook green beans until tender-crisp, 5 minutes. Drain and add to vinaigrette.

Add chickpeas, kidney beans, green onions, parsley and jalapenos to bowl; toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: May 2007

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