Mixed bean salad

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) unsalted green beans, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) unsalted wax beans, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) unsalted kidney beans, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) unsalted garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/4 cup chopped white onion
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• Sugar substitute, if desired

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the beans and onion. Stir gently to mix evenly.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice and vinegar. Add sugar substitute for desired sweetness.

Pour the orange juice mixture over the bean mixture. Stir to coat evenly. Let stand 30 minutes before serving.

Serving Information

Serves 8

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 113
Total carbohydrate: 19 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Dietary fiber: 6 g
Monounsaturated fat: Trace
Protein: 6 g
Saturated fat: Trace
Serving size: 3/4 cup (generous)
Sodium: 138 mg
Total fat: 1.5 g

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Nuts, seeds and dry beans: 1
Vegetables: 1

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Meat and meat substitutes: 1
Nonstarchy vegetables: 1
Starches: 1

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Protein and dairy: 1
Vegetables: 1