Mr. Food: Beet & Bean Salad

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Makes 6 servings

1 (16-ounce) jar sliced pickled beets, drained with 1/2 cup liquid reserved
1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10-ounce) package Italian blend salad mix
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
1/4 cup real bacon bits or cooked, crumbled bacon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. In a large bowl, combine drained beets and beans, the salad mix, celery, and onion; mix gently but thoroughly.

2. In a small saucepan, combine reserved beet liquid, the pesto, bacon, and pepper. Heat over medium heat until warmed through but not boiling, stirring occasionally.

3. Pour pesto dressing over salad mixture; mix gently but thoroughly. Serve immediately.

OPTION: It's easy to make this in the microwave, if you prefer. Just replace Step 2 above with this: In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, combine the reserved beet liquid, the pesto, bacon, and pepper. Heat on High 1 minute, or until warm, stirring once during heating.

Recipe courtesy of Seneca Foods Corporation

Mr. Food, OOH IT'S SO GOOD!! and the Mr. Food likeness are trademarks of Ginsburg Enterprises Incorporated. Copyright 2007 by Ginsburg Enterprises Incorporated. All rights reserved.


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