Four-Bean Salad

Ingredients

1 can (8.4-ounce) cut green beans, drained
1 can (8.5-ounce) cut wax beans, drained
1 can (8.5-ounce) lima beans, drained
1 can (8.5-ounce) kidney beans, drained
½ cup thinly sliced red onion rings
½ cup chopped celery
¼ cup diced green pepper

Dressing
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons vinegar
½ teaspoon sugar substitute
½ teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme)
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed or minced
¼ cup olive oil or canola oil

Directions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the beans, onion, celery, and green pepper.
  2. In a smaller mixing bowl whisk together the mustard, vinegar, sugar substitute, thyme, pepper, and garlic. Whisking continually, add the oil in a slow, thin stream. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to coat well.
  4. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 days before serving.
Prep Time
10 min
Nutrition Facts
  • Servings per Recipe: 8
    • Calories: 126
    • Calories from Fat: 63
  • Total Fat: 7
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 373 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 13 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Exchange: 1 starch, 1 fat
  • Carbohydrate Units: 1