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Mixed Bean Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Serves 4

Ingredients:
14-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
14-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
11-ounce can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup 100% pure pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and ground black pepper
6 cups torn or chopped Romaine or red lettuce leaves

Preparation:
In a medium bowl, combine beans, chickpeas, mandarin orange slices and onion. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together pomegranate juice, olive oil, vinegar and Dijon mustard. Pour mixture over bean mixture and toss to combine (stir gently to prevent breaking up mandarin oranges). Fold in parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange lettuce on individual plates. Top with bean mixture. Serve chilled or room temperature.