Recipe: White Bean and Fettuccine Salad with Sesame Dressing

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