Bean salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Updated: 2018-08-30
This bean salad uses black beans and garbanzo beans to provide fiber and protein.
Serves 6
For the vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For the salad:
- 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 6 lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, parsley, garlic and pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the beans and onion. Pour the vinaigrette over the mixture and toss gently to mix well and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate until served.
To serve, put 1 lettuce leaf on each plate. Divide the salad among the individual plates and garnish with chopped celery. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving
Calories: 206
Total carbohydrate: 22 g
Cholesterol:
Dietary fiber:
Monounsaturated fat:
Protein: 7 g
Saturated fat:
Serving size: About 1 cup
Sodium:
Total fat: 10 g