Three Bean Salad
Vegetarian Recipe
By Fitness and Freebies
Three kinds of beans sweetened with brown sugar and the addition of more healthful vegetables gives this salad a healthful, fiber-full kick.
Recipe Ingredients
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup salad oil
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
One 15 ounce can of chickpeas
One 15 ounce can of small white beans
One 10 ounce package frozen lima beans
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 cup)
2 small fresh jalapeno or serrano chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped*
1/3 cup snipped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges & fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)
Recipe Directions
Rinse and drain garbanzo (chickpeas) beans and white beans. Make sure frozen lima beans are thawed.
For dressing, in a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, oil, brown sugar, salt and pepper; set aside.
In a large plastic bag set in a deep bowl, combine the following: drained chickpeas, white beans, lima beans, carrots, chili peppers and snipped cilantro sprigs if desired.
*Note: Chili peppers contain volatile oils that can burn eyes, lips and sensitive skin. Wear plastic gloves while working with pepper and wash your hands thoroughly after ward.
Recipe makes 8 servings.
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Vegetarian Fact:
The mighty garbanzo bean (also called ceci bean or chickpea) is the main ingredient in hummus. Use hummus (pureed garbanzo beans with garlic, lemon juice, and tahini paste) not just as a dip, but as a hot or cold sauce for sandwiches, cooked or chilled veggies, and for pasta.
