Multicolored Pepper-and-Bean Salad with Ricotta Salata and Herbs

Multicolored Pepper-and-Bean Salad with Ricotta Salata and Herbs

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    You can prepare the vegetables up to 2 hours before serving and keep them covered in the refrigerator. If desired, include some poblano or other chiles along with the peppers. You can substitute feta cheese for ricotta salata.

    Ingredients

    • Coarse salt
    • 1/2 pound green beans, ends trimmed
    • 1/2 pound yellow wax beans, ends trimmed
    • 3 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced into half-moons (about 3/4 cup)
    • 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained (optional)
    • 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
    • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 3 pounds assorted bell peppers, quartered, seeds and ribs removed
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
    • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
    • 6 to 7 ounces fresh ricotta salata cheese

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    Nutrition

    Nutritional Info
    ESHA
    • Servings Per Recipe: 12
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 127 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 9 g 13.27%
    • Saturated Fat: 2 g 11.48%
    • Trans Fat: 0 g %
    • Cholesterol: 2 mg 0.7%
    • Sodium: 596 mg 24.82%
    • Calcium: 80 mg 7.96%
    • Potassium: 55 mg 1.56%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 1 mg 5.22%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 1 g 5.65%
    • Sugar: 4 g
    • Protein: 4 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Vitamin A 100.02%
    • Vitamin C 109.73%
    • Vitamin D 0%
    • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Diabetes Exchanges
    • Exchange - Fat1
    • Exchange - Fruit0
    • Exchange - NonFat Milk0
    • Exchange - Other Carbs0
    • Exchange - Starch0
    • Exchange - Vegetables2
    • Exchange - Lean Meat0
    • Exchange - Alcohol0
    MyPlate Info
    • MyPlate - Grain Total0 oz-eq
    • MyPlate - Vegetable Total1 c
    • MyPlate - Fruit0 c
    • MyPlate - Dairy0 c
    • MyPlate - Protein Total0 oz-eq

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