Herbs and cayenne pepper provide the fantastic flavor in my marinated salad featuring fresh veggies and canned beans.
—CAROL TUCKER WOOSTER, OH
PREP: 20 MIN. + CHILLING • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/3 cup each chopped green, sweet red and yellow pepper
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomato, onion, celery and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients; gently stir into bean mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.