Bean & Artichoke Salad

Bean and Artichoke Salad

Ingredients:

1 large tomato, chopped (2 cups)

1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (1/2 cup)

1 small red onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1 cup chopped parsley or cilantro

1 19 ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1 14 ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and rinsed

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 1/2 tsp spicy brown mustard (or other mustard or your choice)

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried thyme

1 garlic clove, minced

Directions:

1. Combine first seven ingredients in a large bowl

2. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stir with a whisk and pour over bean mixture.  Chill before serving.

Submitted by: Kim W.

(From the book, "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease" by Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. M.D. pg. 139)