Mediterranean Bean Salad

Name: Mediterranean Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped or torn into pieces; 1 tomatoes, medium,chopped; 1/2 onion, small,chopped; 1/2 bell pepper, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup canned low-sodium kidney beans, drained,rinsed; 1/4 cup canned low sodium chickpeas, drained,rinsed; 1/2 cup frozen corn; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 ounces shredded low-fat cheddar cheese or 1 1/2 ounces shredded nonfat cheddar cheese

Submitted by Bobtail

"I was on Ediets a few years ago and this was the first recipe that I tried. It is delicious and healthy. When my husband and I sat down to our first Ediet meal,we did not know what to expect. What a great surprise and certainly made the diet easy to follow! It has great presentation and does not look nor taste like diet food. Great for vegetarians! Hope you enjoy!"

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photo by PaulaG

Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 1

ingredients

Salad
3 cups fresh spinach, chopped or torn into pieces
1 tomatoes, medium,chopped
¹⁄₂ onion, small,chopped
¹⁄₂ bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¹⁄₂ cup canned low-sodium kidney beans, drained,rinsed
¹⁄₄ cup canned low sodium chickpeas, drained,rinsed
¹⁄₂ cup frozen corn
Dressing
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons olive oil
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons balsamic vinegar
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
1 ¹⁄₂ ounces shredded low-fat cheddar cheese or 1 1/2 ounces shredded nonfat cheddar cheese

directions

Microwave frozen corn for 2-3 minutes on high, covered.
Stir and let sit for one minute, then drain.
Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl.
Whisk olive oil, vinegar and pepper in a small bowl.
Pour dressing over salad ingredient and toss well.
Garnish with cheese before serving.

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Reviews

Ok salad. Not bad, just didn't wow me with flavors. I think I'd like it more as a side dish then as a main dish. Thanks for posting!

ladypit
This salad is filled with all types of wonderful veggies. What a pleasing way to up your consumption of vegetables. Don't leave out the garlic it is a must. Initially, I had forgotten the garlic, tasted the salad, then realized my mistake. Also, I topped the salad with a few grinds of fresh pepper. Nice light meal!

PaulaG