"My mayo-free Baja Bean Salad uses bright, fresh flavors of lime, jalapeño and cilantro that really bring this colorful bean-medley salad come to life. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound cut fresh green beans
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1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
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1 cup julienned peeled jicama
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1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
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4 green onions, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
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1/3 cup sugar
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1/3 cup cider vinegar
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1/4 cup canola oil
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper