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    Asparagus and Arugula Salad with Cannellini Beans and Balsamic Vinegar

    Aug 23, 2012 · by Katie Koteen · Modified: Aug 25, 2022

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    Asparagus and Arugula Salad with Cannellini Beans and Balsamic Vinegar

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    • Author: Well Vegan
    • Cook Time: 30 mins
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1x
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    Adapted from http://www.cooksillustrated.com


    Ingredients

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    • 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
    • ½ medium red onion, sliced ⅛ inch thick (about 1 cup)
    • 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed of tough ends and cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
    • 1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (about 1 ½ cups)
    • 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, plus 2 tsp.
    • 14 oz. arugula (1 large bunch), washed, dried, and stemmed (about 6 cups lightly packed)

    Instructions

    1. Heat 2 tbsp. oil in nonstick skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke; stir in onion and cook until beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add asparagus, ¼ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. pepper; cook until asparagus is browned and tender-crisp, about 4 minutes, stirring often. Off heat, stir in beans; transfer to large plate and let cool 5 minutes.
    2. Meanwhile, whisk remaining 3 tbsp. oil, vinegar, ¼ tsp. salt, and ⅛ tsp. pepper in medium bowl until combined. In large bowl, toss arugula with 2 tbsp. dressing and divide among salad plates. Toss asparagus mixture with remaining dressing, place a portion over arugula, and serve.


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 4
    • Calories: 337
    • Sugar: 35
    • Sodium: 39
    • Fat: 17
    • Carbohydrates: 35
    • Fiber: 9
    • Protein: 13
    • Cholesterol: 0

     

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    1. Katie

      October 07, 2013 at 6:59 pm

      We've decided to make this one of our new staples. When we mixed in the asparagus/bean/onion mixture with the salad it was still slightly warm and for that reason we think this salad is perfect for wintertime. I love, love, loved it. It was quick and easy, definitely a new favorite!

      Thank you so much for adding to our list of vegan meals to cook at home!

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