Salad greens are loaded with vitamins and minerals and relatively easy to throw together, with a minimum of fuss or effort.
The Everything Bagel Salad pairs creamy cannellini beans with tender greens, shaved Parmesan and crunchy, buttery homemade Everything Bagel croutons. But the real star is the zesty lemon-basil pesto that binds everything together. It's like a much-needed burst of sunshine. It's so good, you might want to double the recipe and use the extra as a sauce for pasta.
I used a mix of baby spinach and arugula, but you also could opt for a simple spring mix or even butter lettuce.
If you can't find Everything Bagel seasoning at your local grocery store (it flies off the shelf at Whole Foods and Trader Joe's) make your own. Combine 2 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon toasted black sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons poppy seeds and 2 teaspoons each granulated onion, granulated garlic and flaky sea salt.
