Monday, 6 February 2012

Bean Salad

Salad ingredients:
2 c green beans
1 can mixed beans, drained
1 can chick peas, drained
1 red pepper. diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 red onion, finely diced (raw or lightly fried)

Dressing ingredients:
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c water
1/4 c wine vinegar
1/4 c olive oil
1 t salt

Method:

  1. Lightly cook green beans, approximately 2 minutes once boiling. Drain and place in bowl.
  2. Drain and rinse mixed beans and chick peas, add to bowl. 
  3. Dice red and green peppers, add to bowl.
  4. Peel and finely dice red onion. If desired fry for 2-3 minutes, add to bowl.
  5. Mix together dressing ingredients in separate bowl or jar. Mix or shake well to combine.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the salad.
  7. Cover and refrigerate.
  8. This salad is best made 24 hours in advance. 

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