Thursday, April 11, 2013

"Summer" Bean Salad

'Haven't made this in a while but I started thinking about warmer weather and remembered it!  Really nice to have when it gets hot outside!  Must make some again soon!  This is closely adapted from realmomkitchen.com.

Summer Bean Salad

1 - 15-16 ounce can black beans           All beans need rinsed and drained.
1 - 15-16 ounce can cannellini beans       (Use similar sized cans...)
1 - 15-16 ounce can pinto beans

1 - 4 ounce can green chilies, chopped             Add veggies to beans.  Toss
1/2 of a med/large red pepper, finely chopped        with cooled dressing.
1/2 of a med/large green pepper, finely chopped    Eat it now or chill until
1/2  of a small/med red onion, minced                    you want it!  It gets
1-3 ribs celery, small dice                                        better with time!

Dressing:  Combine in small pan; bring just to a boil.  Cool.
1/4 cup rice vinegar

3 T extra virgin olive oil
2 T sugar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp (or more!) cumin

Add fresh cilantro to each serving...if you love it like I do!!!

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