WARM TUSCAN BEAN SALAD

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Dinner ready in 30 minutes! Try this hearty bean salad that has a fresh herb flavor - perfect if you love Italian cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and 1/2 cup liquid reserved
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups bite-size pieces spinach leaves
1/4 cup red wine vinaigrette or Italian dressing
2 tablespoons bacon flavor bits

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook carrots and onion in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in beans, 1/2 cup reserved liquid, the oregano and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Line large platter with spinach. Top with bean mixture. Pour vinaigrette over salad. Sprinkle with bacon bits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 16 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg

Selector King
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's made with simple, wholesome ingredients.


furqan ch
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying salad. I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and dressing.


Maingri king
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a hit at potlucks.


Alexandra Marler
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Sajuu Darhal
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Michelle B
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The salad is delicious and packed with flavor.


Brooke Boggs
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but this salad was surprisingly good. The dressing is really flavorful.


Daniel Marrero
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Hafeez Ahmeadani
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Love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Aqib Ali Qumbrani
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Delicious and healthy! I'll definitely be making this again.


gulab shah shangla
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's easy to make and travels well.


Gideon Zakalia
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beans. I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes and it was even better.


Judy Fitzgerald
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one changed my mind. The warm beans and the flavorful dressing were delicious.


Masoom King
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the hearty beans.