BEET & BEAN SALAD WITH WARM BASIL-BACON DRESSING
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
1 (16-oz.) jar sliced pickled beets, drained reserving 1/2 cup liquid
1 (19-oz.) can cannellini (white Italian kidney beans) or other canned white beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 (10-oz.) bag Italian blend salad mix
Warm Basil-Bacon Dressing:
1/2 cup reserved beet liquid
1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
1/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon or real bacon bits
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
In large bowl, combine beets, beans, celery and onion; mix gently but thoroughly. Add salad greens; toss to combine.
To make dressing, in small saucepan combine reserved beet liquid, pesto, bacon and pepper. Heat through, stirring occasionally, without boiling.* Pour over salad mixture; mix gently but thoroughly. Serve immediately.
