Meals Matter

Tomato-Bean Salad Supreme

Contributed By: gelibeli8
Better Homes and Garden

Ingredients

1 15-ounce Can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

1 15-ounce Can black beans, rinsed and drained

3 Medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (1-1/2 cups)

1/4 cup Snipped fresh basil

1/4 cup Snipped fresh oregano

2 Green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

1 clove Garlic, minced, or 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Pepper

Romaine lettuce leaves (optional)

Preparation

1. In a medium bowl, combine garbanzo beans, black beans, tomato, basil, oregano, green onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.

2. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. To serve, if desired,line individual serving plates with romaine leaves; top with the bean mixture. Makes 4 main-dish servings.

Dietary Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 very lean meat.

Test Kitchen Tip: Using canned beans in recipes can save you time, but they also can contribute sodium to your diet. A simple solution to this salty situation is to rinse the beans in a colander under running water and let them drain. You'll have great-tasting beans without the salty liquid that comes with them.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Bean & Legume
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mexican & Spanish
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Low Calorie
Low Fat
High Fiber
Meal Type: Lunch
Entree
Appetizers

Nutrient Information

Calories: 185
Total Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Protein: 13 g
Sodium: 884 mg
Fiber: 11 g