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Sweet & Sour Bean and Spinach Salad

1 can (15 ounces) Pinto beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged Pinto beans, rinsed, drained
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 small avocado, peeled, pitted, cubed
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 green onions and tops, sliced
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1/2 cup prepared fat-free sweet and sour dressing
4 cups packaged salad spinach
1 can (11 ounces) Mandarin orange segments, drained
2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds, optional
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Combine beans, vegetables, and parsley in salad bowl; pour dressing over and toss.
2. Add oranges and spinach and toss; season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon salad into bowls; sprinkle with sunflower seeds..

Makes 4 main-dish servings (about 1 1/2 cups each) or 8 side-dish servings (about 3/4 cup each).

TIP: Sweet and Sour Bean and Spinach can be prepared through Step 1 up to 2 days in advance; refrigerate, covered. Complete recipe as above.

Nutrient Information Per serving: Calories 278; Fat 9g; % Calories from Fat 28; Carbohydrate 44g; Folate 151mcg; Sodium 497mg; Protein 10g; Dietary Fiber 14g; Cholesterol 0mg

Recipe provided courtesy of The Bean Education & Awareness Network.