cali-mex cheddar cheese bean salad
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I had not liked bean salads before I came across this recipe. But this one was waiting for me, it is a keeper! Refreshing, flavorful, fast and easy to put together, and no cooking! I am happy to say everyone who has tried it has loved it! It is a different take on the usual picnic, hot summer day salad. It goes with any menu, is unique, and easy to transport. I have found the men like it as a change from potato or macaroni salad. It compliments burgers, hot dogs, ribs or chicken if you are grilling. I think you will enjoy it too!
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yield
6 as a salad, or 12 or so as an added side to a buffet.
prep time
15 Min
Ingredients For cali-mex cheddar cheese bean salad
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1 can(16 oz.) each: black beans, kidney beans, and navy or great northern beans; rinsed and drained
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1 smred pepper, chopped
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1/2 cgreen onions slices ( all white section with a little of the green)
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2 Tbspfresh, minced cilantro
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1 1/2 cdiced into small chunks (small 1/2 inch) cheddar cheese (about 6 oz.)
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3/4 csalsa, chunky
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6-8lettuce leaves; if creating a plated salad presentation
How To Make cali-mex cheddar cheese bean salad
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1Mix together prepped beans, red pepper, green onion slices, cilantro, and salsa of choice. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.
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2Just before serving, toss with cheese.
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3If serving as a salad, serve on lettuce lined plates. When I take it to a picnic, I simply serve salad from a bowl.
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4NOTES: Takes about 15 minutes prep time, plus chilling time. No cooking! Use salsa of choice, mild, or hot, whatever you like best! I often make one mild, and one hotter, if I have guests who like it hot. Very easy to double recipe. Do not add cheese until ready to serve.
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