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White Beans, Greens and Sun-Dried Tomato

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A delicious way to eat your greens. Cannellini beans are small white beans that can be found in most grocery stores. Serve this main dish salad with a loaf of crusty bread.

Preparation facts

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 tsp (3g) salt (sea salt if on a corn-free diet*)

1/4 tsp (1g) freshly ground black pepper

1 2/3 cups (425g) cannellini beans, cooked (one 15-ounce can, drained)

16 oz (455g) mixed salad greens (one 16-ounce bag)

1/2 cup (20g) fresh basil, chopped

1/2 cup (90g) sun-dried tomato halves, dried

Dressing:

3 Tbs (45mL) olive oil

3 Tbs (45mL) red wine vinegar

2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

Prepare sun-dried tomatoes by soaking in water for 15–30 minutes until soft.

Prepare dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine oil, red wine, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.

In a small bowl, add one Tbsp dressing to beans and mix.

In a large bowl, combine salad mix with basil and the remaining dressing and gently toss.

Arrange greens on individual salad plates and spoon beans on top. Garnish with sun-dried tomatoes.

* Allergy notes: People following a corn-free diet should avoid iodized salt since it contains dextrose, which should be avoided by those allergic to corn.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 418
Calories from Fat 112 (27%)
% Daily Value*
20%Total Fat 13g
9%Saturated Fat 1.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.7g
0%Cholesterol 0mg
15%Sodium 352mg
56%Potassium 1949mg
19%Total Carbohydrate 58g
62%Dietary Fiber 15.4g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
43%Protein 22g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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