Low Fat Watercress & Kidney Bean Salad Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups cooked red kidney beans

-- roman or cranberry beans

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons olive

-- preferably extra-virgin

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar (2 to 3)

salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

4 cups stemmed watercress or arugula

1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese, optional

Method

1.In a large bowl, combine beans, onions, basil, oil and 2 tablespoons of the vinegar.

Add salt, pepper and additional vinegar to taste.

2.Arrange the watercress or arugula on a platter.

Spoon the beans on top.

Sprinkle with cheese, if using, and serve.

Makes 4 servings.

2OO calories per serving: 10 grams protein, 9 grams fat(2.

1 grams saturated fat), 22 grams carbohydrate; 500 mg sodium; 5 mg cholesterol; 7 grams fiber.

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