WARM BEAN AND SPINACH SALAD

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This Italian salad bursts with flavor, color and texture. Try it when you want the lightness of a salad combined with the heartiness of a main dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) washed fresh spinach
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained, rinsed
1 large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2/3 cup Italian dressing
1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

Remove large stems from spinach; tear spinach into bite-size pieces. Place spinach in large bowl. Add beans; set aside.
Heat bell pepper and dressing to boiling in 1-quart saucepan; reduce heat to low. Cook uncovered 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic pepper.
Pour bell pepper mixture over spinach and beans; toss. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 7 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg