Ingredient:

Salad
* 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
* 1 can (15 oz) white beans (about 2 cups cooked beans)
* 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
* 1 cup chopped tomatoes or 1 cup grape tomatoes
Vinaigrette
* 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
* 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
* 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
* 2 tablespoons fresh tomato juice or V8 juice
* 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions:
* Steam the broccoli florets for 2 minutes, then rinse the florets under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
* Place the beans in a colander and drain under cold water to remove excess starch.
* Tear the basil into small pieces.
* In a serving dish combine the broccoli, beans, basil and tomatoes.
* In a blender or food processor, combine the dressing ingredients and puree until smooth. Pour over the salad and toss well.
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