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Greek Taste > Greek-style bean salad July 22, 2006

Posted by grhomeboy in Recipes.
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An 8-ounce can contains 1 cup beans

1 cup drained canned cut green beans
1 cup drained and rinsed canned small red or kidney beans
1 cup drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
1 cup drained canned wax beans
1 cup drained and rinsed canned cannelloni beans
1/2 cup minced sweet onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and fresh-ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
13/4 teaspoons dried oregano

In a large bowl, combine beans, onions, parsley, salt and pepper. In a small bowl or cup, whisk oil, lemon juice and oregano until well bended (mixture will be cloudy). Pour over bean mixture and toss.

Makes 4 servings.

Per serving: 386 calories, 47 percent calories from fat, 20 grams total fat, 3 grams saturated fat, no cholesterol, 39 grams carbohydrates, 11 grams total fiber, 5 grams total sugars, 28 grams net carbs, 12 grams protein, 187 milligrams sodium.