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Three Bean Salad

Serves 6

A salad favorite updated and better for you because it uses less oil and is sweetened with Equal®.

Three Bean Salad

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 5 packets Equal sweetener*
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions

*Substitute 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Equal Spoonful for the packets.

Preparation

  • Combine vinegar, Equal, olive oil and seasonings; mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight, to allow flavors to blend. Stir occasionally.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 227
  • Protein: 11 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 648 mg

Exchanges

  • Starch - 2
  • Fat - 1
  • Vegetable - 1/2