Bean and Green Salad with Pasta
Makes
4
servings
This dish is perfect for picnicking at the Britt or a summer backyard BBQ.
Meal Type
Salads & Soups
Side Dishes
Diet Type
Vegetarian
Ingredients
10 ounces pasta like spirals or ribbons cooked
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
zest of one lemon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 clove garlic minced
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup basil or parsley chopped fine
1 bunch spinach washed and torn
¼ cup red onion chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
3 cups canned black beans
1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled (optional)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
zest of one lemon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 clove garlic minced
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup basil or parsley chopped fine
1 bunch spinach washed and torn
¼ cup red onion chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
3 cups canned black beans
1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled (optional)
1
Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside
2
Combine the oil, vinegar, lemon zest and juice, sea salt, garlic, black pepper, and whisk to combine. Add the basil.
3
Combine the pasta, spinach, pepper, onion, beans and cheese. Toss gently.
4
Add the vinaigrette and toss again.