Pinto Bean and Spinach Salad

Name: Pinto Bean and Spinach Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely sliced lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; coarse salt and ground pepper; 3 cups cooked pinto beans; 8 ounces flat-leaf spinach (4 cups), trimmed; 1/2 cup parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon capers; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

24 Ratings
3 Reviews

This protein-packed vegetarian dish will make a hearty lunch -- just add some crusty bread on the side.

Everyday Food, April 2009

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

total:

10 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely sliced lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
coarse salt and ground pepper
3 cups cooked pinto beans
8 ounces flat-leaf spinach (4 cups), trimmed
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon capers
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1

In a bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, and mustard; season with salt and pepper. Stir in beans.

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Step 2

In a medium pot, bring 1 inch salted water to a boil. Add spinach; cover, and cook until wilted, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain spinach, and transfer to bowl with beans. Add parsley, capers, scallions, and lemon zest; toss to combine.

Reviews (3)

24 Ratings

5 star values: 7
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 9
2 star values: 4
1 star values: 0

Anonymous

01/01/2015

I tried this without the zest. I only had regular mustard and dried scallions and parsley. It was pretty good. I ended up adding Chesapeake Bay Style Seasoning and baco bits to give it a little more kick for me. I might try it again.

Anonymous

03/12/2010

Seriously, one of the BEST salads I've ever had! It's become my "go-to" dish. Absolutely delish!

Anonymous

03/12/2010

Seriously, one of the BEST salads I've ever had! It's become my "go-to" dish. Absolutely delish!

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