Cannellini Bean Salad - 22g Carbs, 5g Fiber
From: The South Beach Diet (Phase 1)
A Healthy Side Salad
Nothing complements a meal quite like a healthy, delicious side salad.
The high-fiber bean dish below also includes fresh vegetables and savory
seasonings. It's the perfect accompaniment to a chicken, beef, or pork
entree. Simply add a little leftover chicken or meat to the salad for
a light lunch the following day.
This quick, easy bean salad is great chilled or at room temperature, making
it a good take-along dish for work or a potluck. Serve it as a side with
grilled chicken or fish. You can substitute 2 or 3 tablespoons chopped
fresh herbs for dried and try dried basil in place of oregano, if you
wish.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1 cup
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp minced red onion
3/4 tsp dried oregano
2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 (15 oz can) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Whisk together oil, vinegar, onion, and oregano in a large mixing bowl.
Add cucumbers, beans, and bell pepper; toss to combine. Season with salt
and pepper and serve.
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrition per Serving:
180 Calories, 8g Fat, 1g Sat, 7g Protein, 22g Carbs, 5g Fiber, 80mg Sodium
