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Cannellini Mélange

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 Serving
Calories 455 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup (85g) Quinoa, Dry - Available in 16-ounce bags
  • 3 cups (537g) Cannellini Beans (cooked, drained and rinsed) - About 2 ⅓ 15-ounce cans
  • 12 ozs (340g) Roasted Red Peppers (diced) - Available in 12-ounce jars
  • 3 cups (540g) Tomato (diced, seeds removed if desired) - About 3 large-sized tomatoes
  • ¾ cup (146g) Red Onion (minced) - About 1 large-sized onion
  • ⅓ cup (80g) Red Wine Vinegar - Available in 16.9-fluid-ounce bottles
  • ⅓ cup (74g) Vegetable Broth, Low-Sodium - Available in 32-ounce cartons
  • 1 ½ tsp (2g) Tarragon - Available in spice jars
  • 1 ½ tsp (1g) Dried Basil - Available in spice jars
  • ¾ tsp (2g) Garlic Powder - Available in spice jars
  • ⅓ tsp (1g) Black Pepper - Available in spice jars
  • 9 cups (315g) Mixed Greens (chopped) - Available in 16-ounce containers

Instructions
 

  • Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions and let it cool slightly.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cannellini beans, roasted red peppers, tomato, and red onion.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, vegetable broth, tarragon, dried basil, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and toss to coat.
  • Place the greens in a large salad bowl. Top with the cooked quinoa and the dressed bean mixture. Toss gently to combine, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • No Tarragon: Use dried oregano
  • Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. It's preferable to keep the greens out of the mixture until just before serving, so store them separately if possible.

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 26gFat: 3.5gFiber: 18g