Fresh Mushroom Three-Bean Salad

Name: Fresh Mushroom Three-Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces (about 3 cups) Fresh white mushrooms, quartered; 1 jar (about 7 ounces; about 3/4 cup) Roasted red peppers, drained, cut in strips; 1 can (15 ounces) white beans (cannellini), 50% less sodium , drained; 1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans (cannellini), 50% less sodium , drained; 1 Can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 Celery ribs, sliced; 1 cup Parmesan cheese, coarsely shredded, divided; 3 cup Italian salad dressing, no salt added, homemade or prepared; 1 cup chopped fresh parsley

Author:

Jamie Geller Test Kitchens

Publish date:

May 29, 2010

10minDuration
10minPrep Time
4 ServingsServings

Ingredients

10 ounces (about 3 cups) Fresh white mushrooms, quartered
1 jar (about 7 ounces; about 3/4 cup) Roasted red peppers, drained, cut in strips
1 can (15 ounces) white beans (cannellini), 50% less sodium , drained
1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans (cannellini), 50% less sodium , drained
1 Can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 Celery ribs, sliced
1 cup Parmesan cheese, coarsely shredded, divided
3 cup Italian salad dressing, no salt added, homemade or prepared
1 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1 In a large bowl combine mushrooms, peppers, the three kinds of beans, celery and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Add dressing and parsley; toss to coat well.

2 Stir in parsley.

3 Serve topped with remaining cheese.

4 Variations: To make this a main dish, add cooked chicken, sliced pepperoni, kielbasa or ham.

Source: Photo and Recipe Courtesy of Mushroom Council and Mushroominfo.com