RUSSIAN SALAD

1          pound new potatoes
1/2       pound sliced string beans
4          medium sliced carrots
1          cup cooked white beans
1          cup green peas
2          tablespoons red wine vinegar
1          tablespoonolive oil
1          tablespoon capers
1          tablespoon finely chopped parsley
2          hard-boiled eggs, whites only
1/2       cup low-fat mayonnaise

Cook the potatoes and cool. Steam the string beans and slice evenly. Place the beans, carrots, white beans and green peas in a large mixing bowl and add the potatoes. Mix the vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the dressing to the vegetables and combine lightly. Separate the hard-boiled eggs and chop the whites. Add the egg whites, capers and mayonnaise to the vegetable mixture and arrange in a salad bowl. Sieve the egg yolks and sprinkle on the top as a garnish. Serve with extra parsley and lemon wedges.

Notes: Excellent source of Vitamin C, A, B6, B1,Folacin and Iron. Good source of B2, Calcium and Zinc.

Serves 6
Prep Time: 0:20
Standing Time: 1:00+
Total Calories 272
Protein 13g
Carbohydrate 46g
Fat 5g
Cholesterol 10mg
Dietary Fiber 10g
%Calories from Fat 16%