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Venetian Bacon and Bean Salad




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List of Ingredients




6 slices bacon, cooked and coarsely chopped
1/2 7-ounce jar roasted red pepper, drained & coarsely chopped
3 4-cup cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
1 pound Swiss chard, trimmed and coarsely chopped (or 12 ounces fresh spinach leaves)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 crushed garlic clove
1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney) beans (or Great Northern beans), rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves

In small bowl, toss together the bacon, red pepper, and tomatoes; set aside. In large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat; add the Swiss chard and sauté until almost limp (2-3 minutes). Add garlic, sauté 1 minute; add beans and stir to heat through. Add vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar; stir for 30 seconds and remove from heat. Place mixture on a serving platter, garnish with bacon mixture and herbs. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serve with wedges of focaccia.

Servings: 4



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