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Warm Bean and Spinach Salad

This Italian salad bursts with flavor, color and texture. Try it when you want the lightness of a salad combined with the heartiness of a main dish.

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 18 min
Makes: 4 servings

(8 ratings)

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1	package (10 ounces) washed fresh spinach
1	can (15 oz) Progresso® cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained, rinsed
1	large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2/3	cup Italian dressing
1/4	teaspoon garlic pepper
1/2	cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)

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1.	Remove large stems from spinach; tear spinach into bite-size pieces. Place spinach in large bowl. Add beans; set aside.
2.	Heat bell pepper and dressing to boiling in 1-quart saucepan; reduce heat to low. Cook uncovered 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic pepper.
3.	Pour bell pepper mixture over spinach and beans; toss. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve warm.

Did You Know...

Cannellini beans are creamy white and slightly smaller than great northern beans. Their roots are in South America, but they are very popular in Italian cuisine.

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Whole-grain rolls along with iced tea or hot herbal tea are great accompaniments to this versatile salad.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 360 (Calories from Fat 180 ); Total Fat 20 g (Saturated Fat 3 g); Cholesterol 15 mg; Sodium 490 mg; Total Carbohydrate 36 g (Dietary Fiber 7 g); Protein 18 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 100 %; Vitamin C 46 %; Calcium 32 %; Iron 34 % Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 3 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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