Green Bean Salad III

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
 * Yield: 3¾ cups (4 servings)

Ingredients

 * 12 oz fresh small green beans, ends trimmed
 * 8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
 * ½ cup chopped red onion
 * 3 tbsp canola or corn oil
 * 1 tbsp balsamic or red wine vinegar
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions

 * 1) Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes; drain.
 * 2) Plunge the beans into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and retain their bright green color.
 * 3) Drain and place in a large bowl.
 * 4) Add the mushrooms and onions to the beans; toss to mix.
 * 5) For the dressing, whisk the oil into the vinegar in a small bowl; add the remaining ingredients and pour over the green beans.
 * 6) Toss lightly.
 * 7) Serve immediately.

Nutritional information
Per serving (about 1 cup):
 * 136 Calories | 11g Fat | 0mg Cholesterol | 295mg Sodium | 9g Carbs | 3g Dietary Fiber | 3g Sugars | 2g Protein
 * Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable | 2 Fat