Bean Salad in Balsamic Vinaigrette

Submitted by Lumberjackie

"Here's an easy, delicious, and healthy bean salad that I've put together, using one of Michel Montignac's low-carb vinaigrettes. The vinaigrette is great in other salad recipes too."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• SALAD

• 1 (19 ounce) can mixed beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 ounce) can yellow beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 ounce) can green beans, drained and rinsed
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 green pepper, chopped
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 1/4-1/2 orange bell peppers or 1/4-1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 red onions or 1/4-1/2 vidalia onion, chopped

• BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable stock
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 large garlic clove, peeled and crushed
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
• salt and pepper

directions

1. In a bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
2. Combine the vegetables and add enough vinaigrette to coat. Refrigerate and allow the salad to marinate.