White Bean Salad

Makes 5 1/2-cup servings

You'll love the tangy flavor of this super-easy salad.

1 15-ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
¹/₂ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
¹/₄ teaspoon garlic granules or powder
¹/₄ teaspoon black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to mix. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Per 1/2-cup serving

• Calories: 89
• Fat: 0.3 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
• Calories from Fat: 3.2%
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbohydrates: 16.4 g
• Sugar: 1.1 g
• Fiber: 4.2 g
• Sodium: 183 mg
• Calcium: 63 mg
• Iron: 2.6 mg
• Vitamin C: 37.7 mg
• Beta Carotene: 544 mcg
• Vitamin E: 0.9 mg

Source: Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Diabetes by Patricia Bertron, R.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.