CARROT BEAN SALAD

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"My husband and I spend most summer days working in our gardens, so I like dinner dishes that are healthy and easy," explains Virginia Arendt of Green Bay, Wisconsin. "I created this salad when cilantro was taking over our herb garden."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups thinly sliced carrots
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup thinly sliced celery
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Place carrots in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil;cover and steam for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Immediately place carrots in a bowl of ice water. In another bowl, combine the garbanzo beans and celery. Drain carrots and add to bean mixture., In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, lemon-pepper and salt. Pour over carrot mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Just before serving, stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges