Asparagus Salad with Beans and Feta (Vegetarian)

  • Follow advice in red brackets to make this more aligned with SBD guidelines. Enjoy!

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    Asparagus Salad with Beans and Feta (Vegetarian)
    From Cooking Light
    So the beans and feta don't break up too much, gently toss the mixture with your hands.

    3 cups (1-inch) diagonally cut asparagus
    1 cup canned cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained
    1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
    1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese [use reduced-fat feta]
    2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
    2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
    1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon black pepper

    Steam the asparagus, covered, 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse asparagus with cold water, and drain. Combine asparagus and next 4 ingredients (asparagus through onions) in a large bowl.

    Combine the juice and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Pour over asparagus mixture; toss gently to coat.

    Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

    CALORIES 150 (28% from fat); FAT 4.7g (sat 2.4g,mono 1.5g,poly 0.4g); IRON 2.1mg; CHOLESTEROL 13mg; CALCIUM 132mg; CARBOHYDRATE 20g; SODIUM 531mg; PROTEIN 9.3g; FIBER 5.9g

    Cooking Light, MAY 2001