White Bean-and-Asparagus Salad

This is a vegetarian recipe, there are different kinds of vegetables, very healthy and tasty too.

1 1/3 hours Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 1 1/12 hours

172 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

1/2	pound	asparagus	fresh, trimmed
7	each	tomatoes	dried
1	clove	garlic	minced
1	tablespoon	brown sugar
1	tablespoon	olive oil, extra-virgin
2	tablespoons	white wine vinegar
1	tablespoon	water
1	teaspoon	brown mustard	spicy
1	teaspoon	sage	dried rubbed
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper
19	ounces	beans	anned cannellini, rinsed and drained
1/4	cup	red onion	chopped
2	teaspoons	capers	drained
5	ounces	salad greens	gourmet mixed
1	tablespoon	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	shredded

Directions

Snap off tough ends of asparagus; arrange asparagus and dried tomatoes in a steamer basket over boiling water.

Cover and steam 2 to 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Set tomatoes aside.

Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.

Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces, and chill until ready to use.

Chop tomatoes.

Whisk together garlic and next 8 ingredients in a medium bowl; add asparagus, tomatoes, beans, onion, and capers, tossing to coat.

Cover and chill 1 hour.

Serve asparagus mixture over salad greens; sprinkle with cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 308g

Amount per Serving

Calories 172 22% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g	6%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	5%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 607mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 30.0g	10%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	33%
Sugars 7.0g
Protein 8.0g	16%

Vitamin A	34%		Vitamin C	39%
Calcium	9%		Iron	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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