Toasty Beanie Salad 3
Best made the night before and left to marinate. -klmj
1/3 C extra virgin olive oil
1/2 C vinegars (balsamic, red wine, apple cider)
juice of 1 lemon
1 Tb Italian seasoning
1 TbĀ ground cumin
1.5 tsp white pepper powderr
1/4 t liquid smoke (up to 1/2 tsp)
1/8 tsp salt
Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a large serving bowl.
1 15oz can red beans
1 15oz can black beans
1 15oz can white beans
1 15oz can cannellini beans
1 15oz can garbanzo beans
Rinse the beans, mix them with the dressing, and add:
1 14.5oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (or two, depending on your tastes)
1 6oz can ripe whole black olives, small or medium sized
1 3.8oz can ripe sliced black olives (optional, but I like olives)
1 cup (or more) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 package (1 lb) of frozen petite corn kernels
Optional: marinated diced artichoke hearts - if using, add marinade to the sauce and reduce oil amount
Optional: top with chopped cilantro, serve w/ chopped roma tomatoes
Test for salt/heat/acid balance and adjust as necessary.