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2
cups cooked kasha (whole or coarse)
2 cups (8 oz.) white cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup bottled Dijon vinaigrette
Fresh spinach
4 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
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Prepare
kasha according to package directions, using chicken or vegetable
broth. Cut cheese into 1/4-inch cubes. In a large non-metal
bowl, combine kasha, black beans, cheese, celery, peppers,
onions and basil. Mix well, then add vinaigrette and toss.
Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Before serving, add
2 cups fresh spinach cut into strips; toss. Arrange additional
spinach leaves in salad bowl or on platter. Top with salad
and sprinkle with bacon.
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