BEAN AND CARROT SALAD

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"Anytime I find a recipe full of vegetables that my family will eat, I'm a happy mom," write Colleen Edelsward of Woodinville, Washington. "My husband comes back for seconds when I serve this." Tip: "The carrots and beans are great finger food for young kids," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
2 cups cut fresh green beans
1/4 cup chopped radishes
1/4 cup chopped red onion
DRESSING:
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of boiling water for 4 minutes. Add the beans; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; chill in ice water. Drain and pat dry; place in a large bowl. Add radishes and onion. , In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, sugar, mustard, garlic, salt and cumin. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Derrick Johnson
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Mummy wa Promise office 256
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover Easter eggs.


Satoshi Nakamoto
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I added some chopped walnuts to this salad for extra crunch. It was delicious!


Treasure Ntintili
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day!


Nabila Nuha
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a big fan of bean salads, but this one is really good.


MdEmon Emo
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


ashley shaw
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a really tasty dish.


Sharif Ahmed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans and carrots. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


MADRASA IBN TAIMIA
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Patricia Boafo
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the unique and refreshing combination of beans and carrots.