SW bean salad with lime vinaigrette

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Southwest Bean Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

 

Recipe By :BHG.com

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans & Vegetables Salads & Dressings

Vegetarian {Posted}

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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15 ounces canned red kidney beans -- rinsed

15 ounces canned garbanzo beans -- rinsed

5 ounces zucchini or yellow summer squash -- thinly sliced

2 small carrots -- julienned

1 small sliced red onion -- separated into rings

4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno pepper -- cubed

LIME VINAIGRETTE:

1/4 cup olive oil or salad oil

1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel

1/4 cup lime juice

1 tablespoon snipped cilantro or parsley -- (1 to 2)

1 tablespoon water

1 clove garlic -- minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Lettuce leaves

 

1. In a large mixing bowl combine the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, zucchini or

yellow squash, carrots, onion, and cheese.

 

2. For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine the olive oil or salad oil, lime

peel, lime juice, cilantro or parsley, water, garlic, salt, cumin, and cardamom.

Cover and shake well. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture, tossing to coat.

Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours, stirring occasionally.

 

3. To serve, use a slotted spoon to spoon salad onto individual lettuce-lined

plates or bowls.

 

Nutrition facts per serving: 448 calories, 25 g total fat, 8 g saturated fat, 25

mg cholesterol, 908 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 21 g protein.

 

Source:

" Better Homes and Gardens Vegetarian Cooking Today (1993) "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 531 Calories; 26g Fat (42.4% calories

from fat); 23g Protein; 56g Carbohydrate; 13g Dietary Fiber; 30mg Cholesterol;

957mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0

Fruit; 3 1/2 Fat.

 

NOTES : Kidney beans, garbanzo beans, crunchy vegetables, and cheese are

marinated in a fresh-tasting lime dressing and served over lettuce. Go ahead and

choose any combination of canned beans that you like. Prep: 20 min. Chill: 2

hours

 

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