FRESH MUSHROOM THREE BEAN SALAD
Yield: 6 Portions
INGREDIENTS • 10.00 ounces (about 3 cups) fresh white mushrooms, quartered • 1.00 jar (about 7 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained, cut in strips • 1.00 can (about 15 ounces) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained • 1.00 can (about 15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained • 1.00 can (about 15 ounces) small white beans, rinsed and drained • 2.00 ribs (1 cup) celery, sliced • 0.50 cup coarsely shredded Parmesan cheese, divided • 0.75 cup homemade or prepared Italian salad dressing • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
DIRECTIONS 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. Stir in parsley. Serve topped with remaining cheese.
Variations: To make this a main dish, add cooked chicken, sliced pepperoni, kielbasa or ham.
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