Spinach Salad With Garbanzo Bean Toast

Ingredients

• 1 can (15.5 oz.) garbanzo beans, drained
• 2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 tsp. fresh oregano
• 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1/2 loaf whole wheat french bread or baguette, sliced diagonally about 1-inch thick, lightly toasted, about 8 sliced (used 8 ounces)
• 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels
• 1 medium red onion, peeled and diced
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup Wish-Bone® Bruschetta Italian Dressing
• 3 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed well and any tough stems removed

Directions

1. In a food processor, puree the beans together with the parmesan cheese, garlic, and the oregano until smooth and set aside. mixture over each serving.
2. In a large bowl, add the tomatoes, corn, onion, and cucumber. Add half the dressing and toss until well coated.
3. In a large bowl, add the spinach and the remaining dressing and toss until well coated. Divide the spinach evenly between 4 serving plates. Spread some of the garbanzo bean mixture over each slice of bread. Top each serving with two crostini, then spoon the vegetable mixture over each serving.