HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (LUNCH): THREE BEAN AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

·         1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, navy beans or canola beans, drained

·         1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained

·         1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained

·         1 (13.75 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

·         4 green onions, chopped

·         2 large tomatoes, diced

·         3 cloves garlic, minced

·         3 TBSP olive oil

·         3 TBSP balsamic vinegar

·         ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

·         2 tsp. crushed dried oregano

·         1 tsp. ground black pepper

1.      Mix the white beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, artichokes, green onions, tomatoes and garlic together in a bowl

2.      Toss with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, parsley, oregano, and black pepper until mixed

3.      Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving

Servings:  6

Serving size:  1¼ cup

Nutritional Information

Calories:  310

Fat:  6 g

Saturated Fat:  1 g                          

Cholesterol:  0 mg              

Sodium:  50 mg                  

Carbohydrate:  50 g            

Fiber:  13 g

Protein:  17 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD