Western Broccoli

Name: Western Broccoli
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh broccoli florets; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 3/4 cup chopped sweet onion; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

"The broccoli, kidney beans, tomato and cheddar cheese give this colorful salad a unique flavor that's absolutely delicious," raves Carol Rumsey of Jacksonville, Florida.

Ingredients

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing

Directions

Place 1 in. of water and broccoli in a skillet; bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry. In a serving bowl, toss the broccoli, tomato, beans, onion, cheese and salt. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 138 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 633mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

"The broccoli, kidney beans, tomato and cheddar cheese give this colorful salad a unique flavor that's absolutely delicious," raves Carol Rumsey of Jacksonville, Florida.

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