Adding canned beans is a quick, convenient way to make a salad into a meal - they boost the protein to make the salad more satisfying. We call for kidney beans, but other canned beans like cannellinis or black beans would also work nicely.

Servings: 2 servings, about 4 cups each
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Cuisine: American
Health: Low Calorie, High Fiber, Low Sat Fat, Low Cholesterol, High Potassium, High Calcium, Heart Healthy, Healthy Weight

Ingredients:

6 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1 cup radishes , sliced

1 cup canned kidney beans , rinsed

1 orange , segmented

1 scallion , sliced

1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

1/4 cup Orange-Oregano Dressing

Steps:

1: Combine lettuce, radishes, beans, orange, scallion, feta and dressing in a large bowl. Toss to coat.

Nutrition: (Per serving)

Calories - 242
Carbohydrates - 38
Fat - 5
Saturated Fat - 2
Monounsaturated Fat - 2
Protein - 13
Cholesterol - 8
Dietary Fiber - 15
Potassium - 1059
Sodium - 621
Nutrition Bonus - Vitamin A (200% daily value); Vitamin C (160% dv); Folate (84% dv); Calcium (20% dv).

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