| Beans are nutritious, healthy, versatile, and make great | | | | 1 tbsp lemon juice |
| salads. Legumes and beans are an important part of a | | | | 1 1/2 tsp curry powder |
| diabetic diet, especially garbanzo beans or chickpeas | | | | 1/4 tsp salt, optional |
| as they are sometimes called. Below is a great recipe | | | | 1/2 tsp bottled minced garlic |
| for a Garbanzo Bean Salad with a great yogurt | | | | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper |
| dressing. This salad is not your usual salad and is a | | | | 8-oz plain fat-free yogurt |
| perfect salad to serve your family and friends. You will | | | | In a small bowl, combine all ingredients using a whisk. |
| no doubt have many requests for your recipe. This is | | | | BEAN AND BACON SALAD |
| a great salad choice for diabetics as well as anyone. | | | | 2 cans (16 oz each) whole green beans, drained |
| The other recipe is for a Bean and Bacon Salad. This | | | | 1/2 cup chopped onion |
| recipe is a salad featuring green beans and bacon. It is | | | | 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
| also diabetic friendly with its use of boiled eggs, bacon, | | | | 1/4 cup vinegar |
| and healthy olive oil. Both of these salads are sure to | | | | 1/4 tsp salt, optional |
| spark your interest and your taste buds. | | | | 1/4 tsp black pepper |
| GARBANZO BEAN SALAD | | | | 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped |
| 2 cups finely shredded carrot | | | | 1/4 cup light mayonnaise |
| 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced bell pepper | | | | 1 tsp prepared mustard |
| 1 1/2 cups chopped plum tomatoes | | | | 2 tsp vinegardash of salt, optional |
| 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion | | | | 4 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbledpaprika for |
| 2 cans (15 1/2-oz each) cans garbanzo beans, drained | | | | garnish |
| 12 cups salad greens | | | | Combine beans, onions, olive oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/4 tsp |
| In a large bowl, combine carrots, bell pepper, tomatoes, | | | | salt, and pepper. Toss mixture lightly; cover and |
| onion, and beans. Pour 1/2 cup of Yogurt Dressing | | | | refrigerate. |
| (recipe follows) over carrot mixture and toss gently to | | | | Mix eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, 2 tsp vinegar, and |
| coat. To serve place 2 cups of salad greens on a | | | | dash of salt. Just before serving, drain chilled bean |
| plate. Drizzle greens with 1 tbsp of the following | | | | mixture, add the bacon and toss well. Place each |
| dressing. Top with 1 1/3 cups of the vegetable mixture. | | | | serving on a lettuce leaf. top with a spoonful of the |
| Makes 6 servings | | | | egg mixture and sprinkle with paprika for garnish. |
| GARBANZO BEAN SALAD DRESSING: | | | | Yield: 6 servings |
| 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro | | | | Enjoy! |
| 2 tbsp olive oil | | | | |