Beans, Greens and Grains With Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
A healthy and delicious "clean out your fridge" meal
Servings: 2
Calories: 524kcal
Ingredients
Dressing
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- 3 large basil leaves
- salt and pepper
Salad
- 4 cups baby greens
- 8 ounces asparagus tough ends snapped off
- ½ English cucumber cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked and cooled wheat berries (about ½ cup uncooked) prepared according to package directions
Instructions
- For the Dressing, combine all ingredients except salt and pepper in a food processor, and process until basil is broken down and dressing is combined. Add salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
- Cut asparagus into 1 ½-inch pieces and place into a microwave safe glass bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for about 1 minute until asparagus is just tender. Drain and let cool. Rinse under cold water to chill faster, if desired.
- Combine asparagus and remaining salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Pour dressing over all and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1879IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 7mg