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White Bean Salad with Bacon and Tomatoes

From: National Pork Board

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Servings: 4

Cook Time: 8 min.

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This savory salad makes a quick side dish or a wonderful addition to any potluck.

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, cooked and coarsely chopped
1/2 7-ounce jar roasted red pepper, drained and coarsely chopped
3-4 cups cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
1 lb Swiss chard, trimmed and coarsely chopped (or 12 ounces fresh spinach leaves)
2 Tbs olive oil
1 crushed garlic clove
1 15-ounce 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

Directions

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 saute until almost limp (2-3 minutes). Add garlic, saute 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.

Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board

Nutrition Facts

Calories 250

Calories from Fat 112 (45%)

(19%)Total Fat 13g

(13%)Saturated Fat 3g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

(4%)Cholesterol 13mg

(20%)Sodium 490mg

(33%)Potassium 1146mg

Total Carbohydrate 25g

(27%)Dietary Fiber 7g

Sugars 2g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

(25%)Protein 12g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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	Search Content White Bean Salad with Bacon and Tomatoes Related recipes: Appetizers, Salads, Side Dishes, High-Fiber Diet, Low-Calorie , Low-Carbohydrate From: National Pork Board Quick Facts Servings: 4 Cook Time: 8 min. Sides & Desserts Search for Special Diet Recipes Wine Pairings Find the Perfect Wine This savory salad makes a quick side dish or a wonderful addition to any potluck. Ingredients 6 slices bacon, cooked and coarsely chopped 1/2 7-ounce jar roasted red pepper, drained and coarsely chopped 3-4 cups cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters 1 lb Swiss chard, trimmed and coarsely chopped (or 12 ounces fresh spinach leaves) 2 Tbs olive oil 1 crushed garlic clove 1 15-ounce 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 Directions 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 saute until almost limp (2-3 minutes). Add garlic, saute 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. Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board Nutrition Facts Calories 250 Calories from Fat 112 (45%) (19%)Total Fat 13g (13%)Saturated Fat 3g Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g (4%)Cholesterol 13mg (20%)Sodium 490mg (33%)Potassium 1146mg Total Carbohydrate 25g (27%)Dietary Fiber 7g Sugars 2g Sugar Alcohols 0g (25%)Protein 12g * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods. Copyright 2013 Aisle7. All rights reserved. Aisle7.com Read our healthy recipe definitions. Learn more about Aisle7, the company. Learn more about the authors of Aisle7 products. The information presented here is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US-registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires June 2014.