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Bean: BLACK BEAN AND SMOKED TOFU SALAD

Source of Recipe

"1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes"


Recipe Introduction

HIGH SODIUM ALERT! ...Replace canned beans with your own cooked ones. See 'Make-Your-Own" section. Exchanges
Makes: 6 Servings

- 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed, drained
- 3 packages (6 ounces each) smoked tofu, cubed
- 1 large tomato, seeded, chopped
- 1 medium red, or green, bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1 jalapeno chili, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced roasted garlic
- 1/2 cup prepared fat-free honey-Dijon dressing
- Lettuce Leaves

Combine all ingredients, except honey-Dijon dressing and lettuce, in salad bowl; pour dressing over and toss. Serve on lettuce-lined plates.

Per Serving: Calories: 179, Fat: 3.8 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 712 mg, Protein: 12.7 g, Carbohydrate: 35.2 g ++++ Exchanges: 2 Bread, 1 Meat