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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

 

"If you are a dreamer,come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, a hoper, a prayer, a magic-bean-buyer. If you're a pretender, come sit by my fire, for we have some flax-golden tales to spin. Come in! Come in!"
- Shel Silverstein, Poet

The refrigerator light goes on...

This is a great summer side salad for grilled fish, chicken or steak. It has everything you would want: it's both a healthy starch and a vegetable side dish. Serve this topped with a simple grilled piece of salmon that has been chilled for the perfect hot weather meal.


 

Low Sodium Cucumber White Bean Salad

Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

This recipe makes good leftovers and keeps well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

2 15 ounce can no salt added white beans (drained and rinsed)
1 large cucumber (cut into small dice)
1/2 large yellow bell pepper (diced)
1 medium green onion (sliced crosswise)
2 Tbsp capers
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 lemon (juiced)
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (minced)
4 ounces grape tomatoes (halved)
1/8 tsp salt
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
2 Tbsp nonfat Greek yogurt

Place the beans, cucumber, pepper, onion, capers, olive oil, lemon juice, mint, tomatoes, salt and pepper in a large bowl.

Toss well.

Add the yogurt and toss well. Chill well before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups

Servings: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299 Calories from Fat 73
% Daily Value
Total Fat 8g 13%
    Saturated Fat 1g 5%
    Monounsaturated Fat 5g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 221mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 46g 14%
    Dietary Fiber 17g 58%
    Sugars 4g
Protein 14g
Vitamin A 27% Vitamin C 112%
Calcium 18% Iron 41%
Vitamin K 34 mcg Potassium 1060 mg
Magnesium 129 mg