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White Bean Salad with Lemon and Parsley





This recipe provides 4 servings.




Recipe Insight: Northern beans are recommended for this recipe.




Ingredients:



1) 1 cucumber, diced
2) 1 19-ounce small white beans, rinsed and drained
3) 5 scallions, thinly sliced
4) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5) 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
6) 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
7) 1 garlic clove, crushed
8) 1 teaspoon chopped mint
9) 1/2 teaspoon salt




Instructions:


In a medium bowl, combine beans, cucumber, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, oil, mint, garlic and salt.

Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, at least 90 mins.



Nutritional value per serving:


Total calories: 150
Total Fat : 5 grams  (saturated 1 gram)
Fiber: 7 grams
Carbs: 20 grams
Protein: 7 grams




Enjoy!