Spinach and White Bean Salad

Spinach and white bean salad

 courtesy of America's Test Kitchen cookbook 

5 ounces baby spinach (about 5 cups)

1 can white beans, rinsed

1 red bell pepper, diced

2-3 mushrooms, sliced

½ cup parmesan cheese,shredded

balasamic vinaigrette (recipe follows)

Toss spinach with other ingredients. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve.

Balsamic Vinaigrette

5 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp, minced onion

1 garlic clove

½ tsp. honey

¼ tsp. dried oregano

1/8 tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

Thoroughly whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until completely immulsified.