Bean and Green Salad with Pasta
4
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)
This dish is perfect for picnicking at the Britt or a summer backyard BBQ.
Meal Type
Salads & Soups Side Dishes
Diet Type
Vegetarian
Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside
Combine the oil, vinegar, lemon zest and juice, sea salt, garlic, black pepper, and whisk to combine. Add the basil.
Combine the pasta, spinach, pepper, onion, beans and cheese. Toss gently.
Add the vinaigrette and toss again.
Ingredients
10 ounces pasta like spirals or ribbons cooked¼ 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)