- Yield: 12 servings
Pinto Bean Salad
Key Points
- Serving size: 1/2 cup
- Before preparing dried beans, sort through for tiny pebbles or shriveled beans.
- Dried beans need to be soaked before they are cooked.
- The best way to soak dried beans is to cover them in cold water and bring to a gentle boil, turn off heat and allow beans to soak in the water for 1-2 hours. *Do not add salt to the soaking water. Drain water and rinse with fresh water.
- To cook beans, cover soaked beans with fresh water and simmer for 1-2 hours. Do not let the beans dry out, beans should always be covered with water.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Make the salad: in a medium bowl, mix together beans, apples, celery and green chilies.
- Make the dressing: in a small bowl, combine vinegar, vegetable oil, onion powder and hot sauce. Mix well.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition facts per serving
Who knew beans and apples were such a great combination?