*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Marinated Bean Salad

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  Cup           salad dressing (see recipe below)
   1      can           (15 oz) black beans
   1      can           (15 oz) pinto beans
   1      can           (15 oz) white navy beans
   2      jars          (7 oz) roasted bell peppers -- drained & chopped
   1      large         sweet onion -- sliced paper-thin
     1/4  cup           cider vinegar
   2      teaspoons     sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      salt -- to taste
                        -- Salad Dressing --
   1      tablespoon    balsamic vinegar
     2/3  cup           olive oil
   1      teaspoon      cilantro -- minced
     1/2  teaspoon      thyme -- minced
     1/2  teaspoon      basil -- minced
     1/4  teaspoon      ground cumin
   1      teaspoon      honey mustard
   1      clove         garlic -- minced

Salad Dressing:
In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.  Process in food processor until
smooth.  Makes 2/3 cup.

Salad:
Drain beans in colander.  Place in large bowl with peppers.  Add 1/2 cup of
prepared salad dressing and toss gently.  Cover and refrigerate at least 1
hour, preferably overnight.  Reserve and refrigerate remaining salad dressing.

In another bowl, toss the onion with the vinegarm sugar and 1/2 teaspoon
salt.  Cover and refrigerate.

At serving time, adjust seasoning on beans.  Add remaining salad dressing,
if desired.  Garnish with sliced onion mixture.

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