Recipe

* Exported from MasterCook *

Marinated Bean Salad

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 Cup salad dressing (see recipe below)
1 can (15 oz) black beans
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans
1 can (15 oz) white navy beans
2 jars (7 oz) roasted bell peppers -- drained & chopped
1 large sweet onion -- sliced paper-thin
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt -- to taste
-- Salad Dressing --
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon cilantro -- minced
1/2 teaspoon thyme -- minced
1/2 teaspoon basil -- minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon honey mustard
1 clove garlic -- minced

Salad Dressing:
In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Process in food processor until
smooth. Makes 2/3 cup.

Salad:
Drain beans in colander. Place in large bowl with peppers. Add 1/2 cup of
prepared salad dressing and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate at least 1
hour, preferably overnight. Reserve and refrigerate remaining salad dressing.

In another bowl, toss the onion with the vinegarm sugar and 1/2 teaspoon
salt. Cover and refrigerate.

At serving time, adjust seasoning on beans. Add remaining salad dressing,
if desired. Garnish with sliced onion mixture.

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