Health Recipes
White Beans, Greens and Sun-Dried Tomato
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.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) freshly ground black pepper
- 1 2/3 cups (425g) cannellini beans, cooked (one 15-ounce can, drained)
- 16 ounces (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 Tbsp (45mL) extra virgin olive or flax oil (optional)
- 3 Tbsp (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 extra virgin olive oil, red wine, minced garlic, sea 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.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 191
- Total Fat: 11g
- % Calories from fat: 47%
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrate: 21g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 915mg