Cannellini beans, tomato, cucumber, apple salad with bread.

Garden Cannellini Salad

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Chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers combine with cannellini (white) beans, almonds, and a simple vinaigrette, for a delicious and satisfying salad.

Ingredients 

Dressing

  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Apple Juice
  • 1 Tbsp Seasoning Blend Basil, garlic, no-salt

Salad

  • 1/2 cup Almonds Sliced
  • 2 Tomatoes Chopped
  • 1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1/2 Cucumber Peeled, chopped
  • 3 Green Onions Sliced
  • 2 cans Cannellini Beans 15.5 oz, no-salt added, drained, and rinsed
  • Lettuce Leaves

Equipment

  • Small Bowl
  • Medium Bowl

Instructions

  • Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  • In a small sauté pan, toast almond slivers until golden.
  • Remove from pan and let cool.
  • In a medium bowl, toss dressing with all ingredients except lettuce.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • To serve, place lettuce leaves on individual plates; top with salad.

Notes

Serving Suggestion: Serve with a glass of non-fat milk, 1 slice of whole-grain bread, and pear slices.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Garden Cannellini Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
334
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Sodium
 
480
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
425
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
46
g
15
%
Fiber
 
14
g
58
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
 
686
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
 
39
mg
47
%
Calcium
 
212
mg
21
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Almonds, Apple Juice, Bibb Lettuce, Cannellini Beans, Cucumber, Green Onions, Olive Oil, Tomatoes, White Wine Vinegar, Yellow Bell Pepper