Savoury Bean and Spinach Salad
Preparation: 20 min
This vegetarian salad can be served on its own or pair it with a DELISSIO pizza for a meal the whole family can enjoy!
You will need:
| 2 cans |
(19 oz / 540ml) mixed beans, drained & rinsed |
2 |
| 1/2 cup |
stuffed green olives, quartered |
50 ml |
| 1 |
small red onion, sliced |
1 |
| 2 |
garlic cloves, minced |
2 |
| 2 cups |
baby spinach leaves, washed & dried |
500 ml |
| 1 1/2 cups |
crusty Italian- style bread,cut into bite-size cubes |
750 ml |
| 3 tbsp |
extra virgin olive oil |
45 ml |
| 2 tbsp |
red wine vinegar |
30 ml |
Step 1:
Gently toss beans, olives, onion and garlic in bowl or on platter.
Step 2:
Add spinach, bread cubes, olive oil and red wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Toss lightly to mix.
Step 3:
Just before serving (if desired) garnish with freshly chopped parsley or grated Parmesan cheese.
Makes 8 servings
Nutrients per serving (per 3/4 cup/175 ml): about 250 calories, 11 g protein, 8 g fat, 36 g carbohydrate.
Nestlé Kitchens Tip: You can use any variety of canned beans or Artisan breads for this recipe.
Good to Know: This recipe is a source of calcium, a good source of iron, and a very high source of fibre.
