Cannellini Bean Salad With Toasted Almonds

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1 tablespoon tomato basil garlic seasoning blend, no-salt
• 1/2 cup almond slivers
• 2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled, chopped
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 2 (14½ oz) cans cannellini beans, no-salt-added, drained and rinsed
• Large lettuce leaves (Boston, Bibb, or romaine)

Method

1. 1 Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, apple juice, and seasoning blend in a small bowl.
2. 2 Toast almond slivers in a small sauté pan until golden. Remove and let cool.
3. 3 In a medium bowl, toss dressing with tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, beans, and cooled almonds.
4. 4 Refrigerate until ready to serve.
5. 5 To serve, place lettuce leaves on plates and top with the bean salad mixture.