Bean and Fig Salad

Bean and Fig Salad

Serves 6
10 min. total cooking time

Creamy cannellini beans, dried Mission figs and toasted walnuts create a flavorful balance of sweet, savory and nutty notes in this hearty vegetarian salad, offering plenty of plant-based protein and fiber.

Ingredients

30 oz. canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
6 (up to 8) dried Mission figs, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
¼ cup (approx.) thinly sliced red onion
¼ cup Mustard Vinaigrette, plus 2 tbsp. (approx.) to taste, divided
1 oz. (approx.) fresh arugula or baby spinach leaves, stemmed
- freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns, to taste
- chopped fresh Italian parsley, for garnish (optional)
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Directions
  1. In a large mixing or salad bowl, combine first 4 ingredients (through onion).
  2. Drizzle with ¼ cup vinaigrette; toss to coat. Fold in greens; drizzle with additional vinaigrette to taste.
  3. Season with pepper; garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Tasty Tip:

  • To make this salad up to 3 days ahead of time, assemble it without arugula or spinach. Toss with desired greens when ready to serve.