Greek Bean Salad

Greek Bean Salad
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Source: The Diabetes Cookbook. Recipe Credit: . Photo Credit: Peter Papoulakos.
Summary

Beans are one of the healthiest carbohydrate sources. They are full of fiber and other nutrients. If you need to eat a gluten-free diet, beans can be a staple in your meal plan.

  • Prep time
    15 min
  • Servings
    7 Servings
  • Serving size
    1/2 cup
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

7 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1/2 cup
  • Amount per serving Calories 140

  • Total Fat 9g
    • Saturated Fat 1.5g
    • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 10mg
  • Sodium 130mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 10g
    • Dietary Fiber 3g
    • Total Sugars 1g
  • Protein 4g
  • Potassium 220mg
  • Phosphorus 75mg

Choices/Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 2 Fat

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
    1 (15.5-oz) can
  • grape tomatoes (cut in half)
    1 cup
  • diced red onion
    1/4 cup
  • diced green bell pepper
    1/4 cup
  • crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
    1/4 cup
  • Kalamata olives (pitted and chopped)
    6
  • red wine vinegar
    1/4 cup
  • olive oil
    1/4 cup
  • dried oregano
    1/2 tsp
  • black pepper
    1/4 tsp
Directions

Directions

  1. In a medium salad bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, feta cheese, and olives.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, oregano, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and mix to coat. Serve cold.

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