Spinach Salad With Kasha And Black Beans Recipes

BLACK BEAN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, beans and pepper. Top with tomatoes and zucchini; sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Serve with salad dressing.

SPINACH SALAD WITH KASHA AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Mix egg white and kasha until blended. Heat heavy medium nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add kasha mixture; cook and stir 3 min. or until mixture is cooked dry and kasha grains have separated. Stir in water; bring to boil. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until water is absorbed and kasha is tender.
• Spoon kasha into medium bowl. Add beans and onions; mix lightly.
• Cover platter with spinach; top with kasha mixture, cheese and peppers. Drizzle with dressing.

SPICY BLACK BEAN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Heat in a large skillet, 2 tbls olive oil.
• Add shallots and cook until translucent.
• Add spinach (2 cups at a time) until just wilted.
• Once spinach is wilted add tomatoes, salt, cayenne pepper and black beans.
• Remove from heat and place in serving bowl.
• Mix 4 tbs olive oil and 3 tbls of lime juice and zest in a small mixing bowl.
• Pour on spinach mixture and toss.
• Sprinkle with pine nuts.
• Serve at room temperature.