MOZZARELLA, TOMATO, & WHITE BEAN SALAD

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Nice bean salad. A quick side dish to bring to a summer barbecue or party. I prefer the grape tomatoes but any favorite kind of yours will be nice.

Provided by Catcooks123

Categories     Beans

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) can white kidney beans
8 ounces low fat mozzarella, cut in small cubes
8 ounces cherry tomatoes or 4 medium tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
8 leaves cut up fresh basil
lettuce
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Lawry's Seasoned Salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cut up the cheese and tomatoes if nessary.
  • Rinse the beans In cold water very well, carefully drain.
  • Place these ingredients in a bowl with some of the basil.
  • (save some for garnish) Whip together dressing ingredients.
  • add to bowl blend with care not to break up the beans.
  • Taste and add more seasoning if necessary.
  • Line a salad bowl or platter with lettuce leaves add the bean salad on top of it.
  • Spot basil around for garnish.
  • A nice touch is to add a large 12 cut tomato in center or some colored bell peppers for flare.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.2, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 36.4, Sodium 693.2, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 5.9, Protein 20.4

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