White Bean and Asparagus Salad

SaladsMain MealKim AcceptableItalian Inspired

~6 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed 
  • 7 dried tomatoes 
  • 1 garlic clove, minced 
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar 
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 
  • 1 tablespoon water 
  • 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard 
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rubbed sage 
  • ¼ teaspoon salt 
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper 
  • 1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion 
  • 2 teaspoons drained capers 
  • 1 (5-ounce) bag gourmet mixed salad greens 
  • 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Snap off tough ends of asparagus; arrange asparagus and dried tomatoes in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 2 to 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Set tomatoes aside. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces, and chill until ready to use. Chop tomatoes. Step 1
  • Step 2

Whisk together garlic and next 8 ingredients in a medium bowl; add asparagus, tomatoes, beans, onion, and capers, tossing to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour. Serve asparagus mixture over salad greens; sprinkle with cheese.