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Source: Nettie Cronish, cookbook author, Toronto, Ontario | Category: Salads, Diabetes-Friendly

Broccoli Black Bean Salad

Every pantry should have a few cans of black beans on hand to use in quick salads like this one! Canola oil keeps this dish low in saturated fat.

Broccoli Black Bean Salad recipe made with canola oil by Nettie Cronish

Ingredients

  • 3 cups broccoli florets 750mL
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 sweet red pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) sodium-reduced black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 Tbsp canola oil 45 mL
  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 45 mL
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 15 mL
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill 15 mL
  • 1/2 tsp salt 2 mL
  • 1/4 tsp pepper 1 mL 
3 cups broccoli florets1 zucchini, sliced1 sweet red pepper, diced1 small red onion, diced1 can (14 oz) sodium-reduced black beans, drained and rinsed3 Tbsp canola oil3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar1 Tbsp Dijon mustard1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper 

Instructions

  • 1. Rinse broccoli florets in strainer. Steam broccoli for 4 minutes or until tender crisp. Refresh under cold water and drain. 
  • 2. In large bowl, mix together broccoli, zucchini, red pepper, red onion and black beans. 
  • 3. In small bowl, whisk together canola oil, vinegar, mustard,dill, salt and pepper. 
  • 4. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. 

Yield

6 servings

serving size

1 cup (250 mL)

nutritional analysis

Per Serving

Calories170
Total Fat7 g
Saturated Fat0.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Carbohydrates26 g
Fiber8 g
Protein7 g
Sodium540 mg

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