What You Need:

 

1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained well

1 (15 oz.) can butter beans, rinsed and drained well

1 cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced

2 tomatoes cut into wedges

1/4 C green onions, sliced thin

1/2 C oil and vinegar salad dressing

1 (8 oz.) pkg. mozzarella cheese, shredded

 

How to Make It:

 

Place the beans into a large salad bowl.

Add the cucumbers, tomatoes and onions and toss to combine well.

Pour the dressing over the top and stir until the ingredients are well coated.

Sprinkle the cheese over the top and toss to combine.

 

Makes 4 servings

 

This salad is a great addition to any meal especially pasta. Use any type of beans your family likes including black beans or Great Northern beans. Make this a main course meal by adding chopped pepperoni or crumbled Italian sausage.

 

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes

Total Time: approximately 20 minutes

 

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)

Calories 462; Fat 28g; Saturated Fat 11g; Carbohydrates 34g; Fiber 10g;

Protein 20g; Cholesterol 40 mg; Sodium 954 mg