Salads

Healthy Two Bean Salad with Herbs and Lemon Vinaigrette

Laurie Knop
September 13, 2017
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This is a no fuss healthy two bean salad with herbs in a lemony vinaigrette. Great on its on with some crusty bread for a light lunch or a perfect side for dinner. Also a great make ahead dish.

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1 fourteen ounce can of cannellini beans, drained, rinsed, and dried
6 ounces (170 grams) green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 to 3 Tablespoons capers
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 chopped mint leaves
1/4 chopped dill
1 to Tablespoons pine nuts
1 Tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 to 2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 good olive oil
parmesan cheese shavings; to taste
salt and pepper, to taste
Cook green beans in boiling water until tender crisp; making sure not to over cook. Drain and run cold water over them to stop the cooking process. Drain again and dry on a clean kitchen towel. In a large...
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Nutritions

Calories
78

Sodium
54mg
2% DV

Fat
0.66g
1% DV

Protein
5g
11% DV

Carbs
15g
5% DV

Fiber
5g
23% DV
Vegetarian Low-Fat Vegan Beans/Legumes

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Sodium
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Fat
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Protein
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Carbs
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