• 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 11 ounces canned garbanzo beans
• 11 ounces canned kidney beans
• 1-1/3 cups fresh green beans, steamed and cut in half
• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. fresh sage, minced
• 3/4 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. fresh cilantro, chopped

Combine first 3 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Season with sea salt to taste. Shake vigorously. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl. Shake dressing and pour over salad. Chill before serving.

Per serving: calories 320, fat 19.9g, 54% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 8.2g, carbohydrates 29.9g, fiber 8.6g, sugar 3.7g, sodium 115mg, diet points 6.8.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.7, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.4, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 3.8, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.8

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