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Tuscan Salad


Submitted by reagandrew

Makes 6 servings

Giada De Laurentis

Ingredients
8 ounces green beans, cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1 head Romaine lettuce, torn
15 ounce cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup pitted black olives
1/2 red onion, cut into slivers
2 tbsp lemon juice (1 lemon)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shaved)
Directions
  1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

  2. Add the green beans and stir. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until beans are slightly tender.

  3. Transfer the cooked green beans to a bowl of ice water and let cool for 3 minutes.

  4. Drain the green beans.

  5. In a large bowl, combine the green beans with the lettuce, cannellini beans, olives, and red onion. Toss to combine.

  6. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat.

  7. Top with shaved Parmesan and serve.

Categories

Salads

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 206.8g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
387
Calories from Fat
119
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
13.2g
20%
Saturated Fat
2.9g
14%
Cholesterol
7mg
2%
Sodium
638mg
27%
Total Carbohydrates
48.9g
16%
Dietary Fiber
20.0g
80%
Sugars
3.6g
Protein
21.2g
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 24%
Calcium 23% Iron 39%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A
  Good points
  • Very low in cholesterol
  • Very high in dietary fiber
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