White Bean Salad with Asparagus

Yield:
Serves 4

Preparation Time:
10 minutes

Serve with hearty whole-grain bread

Ingredients:

  1. 5 stalks fresh asparagus, tough ends removed
  2. 1 can (15 oz.) white beans, rinsed and drained
  3. 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  4. 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  5. 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  6. 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  7. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  8. Salt
  9. Pepper
  10. 1 cup leafy salad greens, loosely packed
Directions:

Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces and place in vegetable steamer. Place steamer into a large saucepan and lightly steam for 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.

In large bowl, combine the beans, orange pepper, and red onion. Gently toss in the asparagus.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Gently pour onto vegetable mixture. Taste and adjust seasonings. Line a salad bowl with leafy greens and add mixture.

From the American Institute for Cancer Research - www.aicr.org


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