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"Let Freedom Ring" Veggie Salad
Happy birthday, America! Enjoy this salad at your BBQ
picnic this July 4th.
1 (15-ounce) can cut wax beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can cut green beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup coarsely chopped celery
3/4 cup coarsely chopped carrots
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup reduced-sodium tomato juice
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Splenda Granular
In a large bowl, combine wax beans, green beans, celery,carrots and onion.
In a small bowl, combine tomato juice, vinegar, vegetableoil and Splenda.
Pour dressing mixture evenly over vegetable mixture. Mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Gently stir again just before serving. Makes 8
(1/2 cup) servings.
Each serving equals: 55 calories, 3g fat, 1g protein,
6g carb., 192mg sodium, 29mg calcium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat; Carb Choices:
1/2.
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