Three Bean Salad

Here's a light and healthy recipe for your Fourth of July celebration. Three Bean Salad will be a hit at any gathering and is approved for diabetics.

Tuesday, June 30th 2009, 2:55 pm

By: News On 6

Three Bean Salad

Serves 4
This recipe is from the American Diabetes Association.

Serving Size: 1/4 recipe

1/2 cup green beans, drained
1/2 cup kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup green pepper, diced
1/2 cup onions, diced
2 Tbsp Smart Balance Omega oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Splenda
Pepper, to taste

In a bowl, gently mix together the beans, pepper and onions. Pour the liquids and any other seasonings over the beans. Mix well and chill before serving.

Exchanges/Choices
1/2 Starch
1 Vegetable
1 1/2 Fat

Basic Nutritional Values:
Calories 130
   Calories from Fat 65
Total Fat 7.0 g
   Saturated Fat 0.5 g
   Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 55 mg
Total Carbohydrate 13 g
   Dietary Fiber 3 g
   Sugars 4 g
Protein 3 g