I love beans…not just for the nutritional benefits, but I find it to be a versatile food to keep around. I toss it on a bed of greens and love coming up with various types of salads. I like to purchase dry beans in a bag, soak it overnight and boil it the next day.

This is a White Bean Salad with Artichoke from The Pasta Store…

I mixed it with black beans (store bought)…

My favorite dressing? Simple…a spoonful of olive oil and mustard directly in the salad bowl.

Throw in any greens of your choice …delicious!