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Beets and Beans Salad

This salad is full of protein and nutrients thanks to its bright beets and cooked beans.
Course Salad
Keyword Beans, Garlic, Gound Black Pepper, Lemon Juice, Lettuce, Mustard, Salt, Vegetable Oil
Cooking Method Refrigeration
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 167kcal
Author MyPlate.gov

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic Finely chopped
  • 2 tsp Mustard
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 cups Beans Low-sodium and rinsed
  • 1 head Lettuce Washed and torn into pieces
  • 2 cups Beets Low-sodium and sliced

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water.
  • To make dressing, combine lemon juice, garlic, mustard, oil, salt and pepper (optional) in a large bowl.
  • Place the sliced beets in a small bowl. Toss 1 tablespoon of the dressing with the beets to coat.
  • Toss the greens and beans with the remaining dressing in the large bowl.
  • Place onto plates and top with beets.

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Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 468IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg