Makes 4 servings

Serving Size 1 cup

• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can green beans, drained

• 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can wax beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can dark kidney beans, drained

• 1/4 cup sliced green onions

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon EQUAL Measure or 3 packets EQUAL sweetener or 2 Tbsp EQUAL Spoonful

• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

• 1 small clove garlic, minced

• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Combine green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, green onions, vinegar, oil, Equal, basil, garlic, and pepper in large nonmetallic bowl. Mix well. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled.

Beans are full of fiber and will make a satisfying salad. Why not try this Spicy Bean Salad and feel full while still fulfilling your dietary needs!

INGREDIENTS:
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 (8 ounce) jar chunky salsa
• 1 pinch dried parsley

DIRECTIONS:
Rinse the beans well, drain and pour into a large bowl.
Add corn. oil, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and salsa. Sprinkle with parsley, cover, and chill for about 1 hour before serving.

Mozzarella and Tomato Salad
Check out this different salad that only contains tomato, mozzarella cheese and basil!
Ingredients:

4 large tomatoes
10 ounces mozzarella cheese, thickly sliced
8 leaves fresh basil, torn into strips
4 tablespoons olive oil
ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Slice tomatoes finely and arrange on a plate.

Drizzle a the four tablespoons of olive oil over the tomatoes, and sprinkle with black pepper.

Place slices of mozzarella cheese over tomatoes.

Add strips of basil over cheese.

Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

In a glass bowl, starting with your lettuce, layer the ingredients. Keep salad in your refrigerator overnight before serving.

Most people think a tossed salad should be lettuce, tomatoes, and a few garnishments thrown into a salad bowl. Here are a few tips to make your tossed salad a hit at your next family gathering!

- Always handle salad greens with care.

- Wash, drain and dry greens before storing and chill the greens quite well before using.

- To core lettuce, hit the stem head with the end down on the counter top and twist the core out.

- Tear the greens into bite size pieces with your hands instead of using a knife. Metal will make your greens turn brown faster than just tearing with your hands.

- Do not cut tomatoes for a tossed salad. The juice from the tomato will thin your salad dressing and wilt your tomatoes. Instead, use cherry tomatoes in your salad for a nice flavor and to preserve your delicious salad recipe.

- If you are using cucumbers, be careful for highly polished skins. The cucumbers probably have been waxed. Slice the skin off and then add the cucumbers to your healthy salad.

- Use wild greens such as dandelion, sorrel or winter cress for a different flavorful salad.

Remember these tips the next time you make a tossed salad!