Mediterranean Bean Salad

Ingredients

Salad

• 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped or torn into pieces
• 1 tomato, medium,chopped
• 1/2 onion, small,chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup canned low-sodium kidney beans, drained,rinsed
• 1/4 cup canned low sodium chickpeas, drained,rinsed
• 1/2 cup frozen corn

Dressing

• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

• 1 1/2 ounces shredded low-fat cheddar cheese or shredded nonfat cheddar cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Microwave frozen corn for 2-3 minutes on high, covered.

2. 2

   Stir and let sit for one minute, then drain.

3. 3

   Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl.

4. 4

   Whisk olive oil, vinegar and pepper in a small bowl.

5. 5

   Pour dressing over salad ingredient and toss well.

6. 6

   Garnish with cheese before serving.