* Exported from MasterCook *

           Salad, Black Bean, Mediterranean

Recipe By     : Debby
Serving Size  : 4     Preparation Time :0:20
Categories    : Miscellaneous                   Veggies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1              pound  black beans, cooked -- can, rinse & drain
  1             medium  red bell pepper -- seeded and chopped
  1             medium  green bell pepper -- seeded and chopped
     1/4           cup  onion -- chopped
     1/4           cup  balsamic vinegar
  2        tablespoons  chicken broth
  1           teaspoon  olive oil
     1/2      teaspoon  garlic -- minced
     1/4      teaspoon  thyme -- dried
     1/4      teaspoon  rosemary -- dried
     1/8      teaspoon  black pepper
     1/4           cup  fresh parsley -- or 1 T dried

In a medium bowl, combine beans, bell peppers, and onion.  Set aside.

In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine remaining ingredients
except parsley.  Cover and shake until ingredients are well combined. 

Pour over bean mixture, stirring to coat.  Stir in parsley, cover, and
chill for 2 to 24 hours.  Stir before serving.




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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 186 Calories; 2g Fat (9.0% calories
from fat); 11g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 11g Dietary Fiber; 0mg
Cholesterol; 29mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1
Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat.

Serving Ideas : great in pita bread for lunch or as a side dish

NOTES : score = 8
        originally from the American Heart Assoc "Quick and Easy
        Cookbook"