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Calico Bean Salad

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This Mediterranean salad features Dried black beans, Dried red beans, Dried white beans, Red wine vinegar, Olive oil. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor, a pleasant kick of heat. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a light side dish. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 212.6
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This Mediterranean salad features Dried black beans, Dried red beans, Dried white beans, Red wine vinegar, Olive oil. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor, a pleasant kick of heat. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a light side dish. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Dried black beans
  • 1 cup Dried red beans
  • 1 cup Dried white beans
  • 4 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon Olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 1 ea Red bell pepper,
Directions
  1. 1
    thinly sliced 1 bn Scallions, thinly sliced 6 ea Lettuce leaves - preferably Boston | Bibb
  2. 2
    Soak beans separately in small bowls for 4 hours or overnight;
  3. 3
    drain .
  4. 4
    Cook in separate pots, covering each with 2 inches of fresh cold water.
  5. 5
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until barely tender, about 1 hour.
  6. 6
    Don't overcook.
  7. 7
    Drain and cool beans by plunging them in cool water to prevent the skins from splitting.
  8. 8
    Drain and set aside.
  9. 9
    Just before serving,
  10. 10
    combine onion, vinegar, oil, salt, sugar, lemon juice, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl;
  11. 11
    mix well.
  12. 12
    Add beans, red pepper, and scallions; toss to blend.
  13. 13
    Divide among four lettuce-lined plates

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 212.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.2g5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1225.7mg52%
Total Carbohydrate 38.3g13%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g32%
Sugars 3.9g
Protein 8.4g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bean, beans, bell, black, blending, boiling, calico, cayenne, dried, juice, lemon, mediterranean, oil, olive, pepper, red, salad, salt, simmering, sugar
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