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White Bean and Fettuccine Salad with Sesame Dressing
1-1/2 cups cooked (1/2 cup dry) or 1 can (15 oz.) small white beans drained 1 cup cooked soba noodles or spinach fettuccine (about 2 oz. Dry) 1 cup carrots, julienned; cooked until tender-crisp 1 cup broccoli florets, cooked until tender-crisp 1/2 green onions, sliced 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil leaves, minced
Sesame Dressing: 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp. reduced sodium soy sauce 1 Tbsp. dark sesame oil 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 3 Tbsp. fat-free mayonnaise 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, combine beans, noodles, carrots, broccoli, green onion and parsley or basil. Gently stir in Sesame Dressing*. Cover and marinate overnight in refrigerator.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Bring to room temperature and adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
*Sesame Dressing: In a small bowl or shaker jar, combine all ingredients and mix well.
Makes 4 servings Source: The California Dry Bean Advisory Board
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