Ingredient:

Salad

• 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 can (15 oz) white beans (about 2 cups cooked beans)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes or 1 cup grape tomatoes

Vinaigrette

• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh tomato juice or V8 juice
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions:

• Steam the broccoli florets for 2 minutes, then rinse the florets under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
• Place the beans in a colander and drain under cold water to remove excess starch.
• Tear the basil into small pieces.
• In a serving dish combine the broccoli, beans, basil and tomatoes.
• In a blender or food processor, combine the dressing ingredients and puree until smooth. Pour over the salad and toss well.