• 2 lbs. canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 Tbs. chopped pimento
• 2 Tbs. parsley
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbs. lemon juice
• 1-1/2 Tbs. water
• 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
• 1 clove garlic, crushed

Combine beans, pimento and parsley in a salad bowl. Combine remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously. Pour dressing over beans. Set aside 30 minutes before serving.

Per serving: calories 252, fat 5.3g, 18% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 13.9g, carbohydrates 39.1g, fiber 15.9g, sugar 8.5g, sodium 220mg, diet points 2.8.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.1, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 2.5, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.9, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Fumé Blanc, Beaujolais, or Chenin Blanc.