WARM TUSCAN BEAN SALAD

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Dinner ready in 30 minutes! Try this hearty bean salad that has a fresh herb flavor - perfect if you love Italian cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and 1/2 cup liquid reserved
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups bite-size pieces spinach leaves
1/4 cup red wine vinaigrette or Italian dressing
2 tablespoons bacon flavor bits

Steps:

Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook carrots and onion in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir in beans, 1/2 cup reserved liquid, the oregano and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Line large platter with spinach. Top with bean mixture. Pour vinaigrette over salad. Sprinkle with bacon bits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 16 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg