SKINNY TANGY TRIPLE BEAN SALAD

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60% less total fat • 36% less sodium than the original recipe. Three great reasons to try this brand-new take on three-bean salad: It's yummy, good for you, and takes just 20 minutes to prepare!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (9 oz) frozen lima beans
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (19 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) chick peas, rinsed and drained
3 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup snipped fresh cilantro
1 to 2 fresh jalapeño or Serrano chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped
Snipped fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

Prepare lima beans according to package directions. Transfer to a medium bowl. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, for dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir in lima beans, cannellini beans, Chick Peas, carrots, the 1/3 cup cilantro, and the chile peppers. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours, stirring occasionally. To tote, place salad in an insulated container with ice packs. Transfer salad to a serving bowl. If desired, garnish with additional cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g