Black and White Bean Greek Salad

Black and White Bean Greek Salad

We’re cooking with beans at St. Luke’s Bariatric Cooking Class tonight so in honor of the evening I’m posting one of the recipes featured.  This delicious combination of protein and anti-oxidant rich beans with fresh mint and super flavorful dressing makes a great side dish for chicken or fish, but can stand alone as a simple main meal.  Serve with flatbread and a little fresh fruit to complete the meal.

Canned beans are such a convenience and are as high in fiber and nutrients as their dry counterparts.  They do contain more sodium, so I’m quick to purchase the reduced-sodium kind when I find it.  Also, always drain and rinse your beans to reduce the amount of sodium and the stachyose sugar which is responsible for producing all that bad-rap gas we associate with “magical beans”.  Black beans, in particular are super high in antioxidants which help reduce inflammation.

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