Fresh Mushroom Three Bean Salad
For health-boosting properties, nothing beats this combo. Even better, try using low-sodium beans and dressing.
Ingredients
- 10 oz (about 3 cups) fresh white mushrooms, quartered
- 1 jar (about 7 ounces; about 3/4 cup) roasted red peppers, drained, cut in strips
- 1 can (15 ounces) white beans (cannellini), 50% less sodium , drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans (cannellini), 50% less sodium , drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, coarsely shredded, divided
- 3 cup Italian salad dressing, no salt added, homemade or prepared
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- In a large bowl combine mushrooms, peppers, the three kinds of beans, celery and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Add dressing and parsley; toss to coat well. Stir in parsley. Serve topped with remaining cheese.
Variation: To make this a main dish, add cooked chicken, sliced pepperoni, kielbasa or ham.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 426
Calories from Fat 175 (41%)
(30%)Total Fat 20g
(21%)Saturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
(16%)Cholesterol 47mg
(7%)Sodium 163mg
(31%)Potassium 1069mg
Total Carbohydrate 46g
(50%)Dietary Fiber 12g
Sugars 6g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(38%)Protein 19g
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