Tuscan Bean Salad
Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Salad:
2 cups cannellini beans -- home-cooked or canned, drained
2 cups red beans -- home-cooked or canned, drained
1 cup new potatoes -- boiled until tender and chopped
2 1/4 cups chopped green beans
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup julienned roasted red bell peppers
1/2 cup julienned roasted yellow bell peppers
1/4 cup julienned red Bermuda onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup diced Roma tomatoes
Salt and pepper -- to taste


Preparation:
1.  To make the vinaigrette, combine the water and cornstarch in a small saucepan, stirring with a whisk until the cornstarch dissolves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and cool. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
2.  Toss the salad ingredients in a large bowl until thoroughly mixed. Add dressing, stir to coat vegetables and chill.

Serves: 8

Per serving:
354 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (6% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 64g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 209mg Sodium






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