Mediterranean Bean Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Salad
3 cups fresh spinach, chopped or torn into pieces
1 tomatoes, medium,chopped
1/2 onion, small,chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup canned low-sodium kidney beans, drained,rinsed
1/4 cup canned low sodium chickpeas, drained,rinsed
1/2 cup frozen corn
Dressing
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
1 1/2 ounces shredded low-fat cheddar cheese or 1 1/2 ounces shredded nonfat cheddar cheese

Preparation

Microwave frozen corn for 2-3 minutes on high, covered.
Stir and let sit for one minute, then drain.
Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl.
Whisk olive oil, vinegar and pepper in a small bowl.
Pour dressing over salad ingredient and toss well.
Garnish with cheese before serving.