Add the green beans to the salad just before serving so they do not discolor.

Ingredients

　　1/2 pound green beans (stem ends removed), halved crosswise and blanched

　　1/2 pound yellow wax beans (stem ends removed), halved crosswise and blanched

　　4 scallions (3 inches of green left on), thinly sliced

　　1 cup (drained and rinsed) canned dark-red kidney beans

　　1 cup (drained and rinsed) canned black beans

　　1 cup (drained and rinsed) canned garbanzo beans

　　Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

　　1/2 cup Red-Wine Vinaigrette

　　2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

　　Place fresh beans, scallions and canned beans in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with vinaigrette and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Per Serving

　　28g carbohydrates

　　9g protein

　　13g fat

　　no cholesterol.

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness

　　Richmond

　　Va.