Sweet Pepper Balsamic Bean Salad

Makes 4 servings (1 1/4-cup)

Prep time: 15 min.
Chilling time: 2 hrs.

Ingredients:

1. 1 - cup chopped yellow bell pepper
2. 1 - can (15 1/2-ounce) dark kidney or black beans, rinsed, drained
3. 1 - jar (7.25-ounce) roasted red peppers, well-drained, chopped
4. 12 - cherry tomatoes, halved
5. 2 - Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
6. 3 - Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
7. 1 - Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
8. 1 - teaspoon sugar
9. 1 - teaspoon dried basil leaves
10. 1 - teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
11. Lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine yellow pepper, beans, roasted red peppers and tomatoes.
2. In jar with tight-fitting lid, combine parsley, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, basil and garlic. Shake well.
3. Pour over vegetables and toss gently.
4. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 2 hours.
5. To serve, place lettuce on individual salad plates. Top with bean mixture.

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