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Natural White Bean Salad with Bacon and Fresh Tomatoes
Natural White Bean Salad with Bacon and Fresh Tomatoes
Serves: 4
Calorie: 242, Proteins: 12 g, Total Fat: 13 g, Fiber: 6.30 g, Sugar 2 g.

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, cooked and coarsely chopped 1/2 each 7-ounce jar roasted red pepper, drained and coarsely chopped 3 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters 1 lb Swiss chard, trimmed and coarsely chopped (or 12 ounces fresh spinach leaves) 2 Tbs olive oil 1 clove garlic clove 1 can unce can cannellini (white kidney) beans (or Great Northern beans), rinsed and drained 2 Tbs red wine vinegar 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp sugar 3 Tbs chopped parsley 2 Tbs chopped basil leaves

Preparation

In small bowl, toss together the bacon, red pepper, and tomatoes; set aside. In large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat; add the Swiss chard and sauté until almost limp (2-3 minutes). Add garlic, sauté 1 minute; add beans and stir to heat through. Add vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar; stir for 30 seconds and remove from heat. Place mixture on a serving platter, garnish with bacon mixture and herbs. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serve with wedges of focaccia.

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