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Skinny Green Bean and Edamame Salad

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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81% less sat fat • 100% less cholesterol than the original recipe. Edamame are sweet, delicious green soybeans. They add plenty of high-quality protein to this meatless main-dish salad.

Skinny Green Bean and Edamame Salad

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 15
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Ingredients

Balsamic Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves

Salad

  • 2 bags (12 oz) frozen whole green beans
  • 2 bags (10 oz) Cascadian Farm™ Organic frozen shelled edamame
  • 1/3 cup reduced-fat feta cheese
  • 1 container (6 oz) fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 12 slices crusty country bread, toasted
  • Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Prepare balsamic dressing by combining the 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Step 
    2
    Prepare green beans and edamame according to package directions. Drain; combine in a large bowl. Cool to room temperature, then add tomatoes. Drizzle with half of the dressing; toss gently to coat.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine feta cheese and yogurt; use a fork to mash into paste. Add basil and garlic; mash to blend. Season with half of the salt and half of the pepper. Set aside.
  • Step 
    4
    Spread feta mixture on bread slices. Place slices on serving plates. Mound green bean mixture on top of bread slices. Drizzle with remaining dressing and season with remaining salt and pepper. Sprinkle with basil leaves.

Nutrition

350 Calories
12g Total Fat
20g Protein
45g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
350
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
0%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
580mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
45g
0%
Dietary Fiber
10g
0%
Sugars
8g
Protein
20g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
50%
50%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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