Prize Winning Bean Salad

4 hrs

8 servings

5.0/5 (2 reviews)

This was something I made to take to a potluck at work. I started out making it as a whole bean dip/salsa, but when I finished, it seemed it would make a wonderful salad, stuffed in fresh tomatoes from the garden or served on a bed of romaine. I used the tiny bit of leftovers spooned on broiled fish, so the possibilities really seem endless. I threw things together from things in my cupboard (the cans of Rotel were leftover from someone coming over eons ago, but you could easily chop up a couple of ripe tomatoes and chilis), but sifted the brain cells to remember everything I did after I won first place in our potluck competition as a side salad and everyone wanted the recipe. You can easily spice this up more to your taste by adding jalapenos or your favourite chile, next time I make this I might try adding a couple of tomatillos.

Ingredients

Instructions

In a small saucepan, toast cumin over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant.

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, salt, sugar, worcestershire, toasted cumin, and oregano until well blended, set aside for 5 minutes.

Combine remaining in large bowl, mix well.

Stir dressing one more time before pouring over bean mixture and toss to coat all, taste for salt and pepper.

Tastes best if made the night before and refrigerated for several hours for flavours to blend.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 310.7
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.8g	23%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.8g	13%
	Dietary Fiber 11.2g	40%
	Sugars 2.3g
Protein 11.6g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310.7

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14.8g

23%

Cholesterol 0mg

Total Carbohydrate 35.8g

13%

Dietary Fiber 11.2g

40%

Sugars 2.3g

Protein 11.6g