Fresh Mushroom-Three Bean Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 10 ounces Modern fresh white mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and quartered
  (about 3 cups)
  
• 1 jar (about 7 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and cut into strips
  (about 3/4 cup)
  
• 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
  
• 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  
• 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  
• 2 ribs celery, sliced (1 cup)
  
• 1/2 cup coarsely shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  
• 3/4 cup homemade or prepared Italian salad dressing
  
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

To make this classic side salad into a main dish, just add some cooked chicken, sliced pepperoni, kielbasa or ham.

In large bowl, combine mushrooms, peppers, three kinds of beans, celery and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Add dressing and parsley; toss to coat well. Serve topped with remaining cheese.

Yield: 4 servings (about 6 cups)