1 lb. fresh green beans
1 (2 oz.) jar sliced pimento, drained
1 med. tomato, chopped
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. reduced calorie Italian salad dressing
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Remove strings from green beans; wash thoroughly. Cut each bean lengthwise into 4 strips. Place in a steaming rack over boiling water. Cover and steam 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Cool completely.

Combine beans, pimento, tomato and green pepper in a shallow container. Combine salad dressing, parsley and pepper; stir well. Pour over bean mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Yield: 6 servings (43 calories per serving).