Yield: 4 servings
Salad
4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 tomato, diced
½ medium cucumber, diced
¼ cup celery, sliced into half-moons
½ each red onion, julienned
Dressing
½ cup white navy beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup low fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
1 clove garlic, peeled
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
Serving size: 2 cups salad and 2 tbsp dressing
Calories: 110
Total Fat: 5.0 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 13.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
Sugars: 3.0 g
Protein: 5.0 g
Source: Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine
1 . Place the navy beans, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, onion powder and grated Parmesan in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Chill and serve over salad.
For the Salad:
1. Combine all ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
2. Toss salad with dressing and serve