Recipe: Beans and Greens with Honey Tomato Vinaigrette

BEANS AND GREENS WITH HONEY TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

DRESSSING:
1 cup spicy vegetable juice cocktail
3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoons honey
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
SALAD:
1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 Roma tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced spinach leaves

In small bowl, combine vegetable juice cocktail, balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin and salt; remove 1/2 cup dressing and reserve. Place remaining mix in airtight container and reserve for other uses.

In large bowl, combine beans, tomato and onion; mix well. Add 1/2 cup reserved dressing; toss to coat. Add spinach; toss to coat.

Makes 4 servings
Source: National Honey Board