CRUNCHY VEGGIE TOSS

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Crisp carrots, green beans, water chestnuts, garbanzo beans and more combine with bottled dressing in this sensational salad. "I created this medley when I wanted something easy, delicious and healthy," relates Ronda Leuth of Le Claire, Iowa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, julienned
1 package (16 ounces) frozen French-style green beans, thawed
2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, drained
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 bottle Italian salad dressing or vinegar and oil salad dressing

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Add the almonds and salad dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges