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White Bean Salad with Asparagus

Ingredients:
5 stalks green asparagus, tough ends removed
1 can (15 oz.) white beans, rinsed and drained
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup leafy salad greens, loosely packed

Instructions:

Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. In vegetable steamer set into large saucepan, lightly steam for 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool. In large bowl, combine white beans, orange pepper and red onion. Gently toss in asparagus. In separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Gently toss dressing into salad. Adjust seasonings to taste. Line salad bowl with leafy greens. Top greens with white bean salad. Serve with hearty whole grain bread.


Nutritional Information:

Makes 5 servings.

Per serving: 134 calories, 6 g total fat (<1 g saturated fat), 16 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein, 5 g dietary fiber, 156 mg sodium.
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