Balsamic Three-Bean Salad [Suggested side for Barbequed Strawberry Chicken]
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/balsamic-three-bean-salad
Ingredients
· 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
· 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
· 1/4 cup sugar
· 1 garlic clove, minced
· 3/4 teaspoon salt
· 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
· 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
· 4 fresh basil leaves, torn
Directions
· 1. Fill a Dutch oven three-fourths full with water; bring to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 3-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry.
· 2. In a large bowl, whisk vinaigrette, sugar, garlic and salt until sugar is dissolved. Add canned beans and green beans; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Stir in basil just before serving. Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Nutritional Facts: 3/4 cup: 190 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 462mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 9g fiber), 9g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 very lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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