Italian White Bean-and-Artichoke Salad

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 4

Try to handle this salad as gently as possible so the canned beans will hold their shape.

Ingredients:

2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon tomato paste

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 garlic clove, minced

6 cups thinly sliced spinach (about 5 ounces)

2 cups green bell pepper strips

3/4 cup (3 ounces) diced sharp provolone cheese

1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery

1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, drained

1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered

Directions:

1. To prepare vinaigrette, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
2. To prepare salad, combine spinach and remaining ingredients. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently.

By RecipeOfHealth.com