This was a really good salad, that was colourful and quick to put together as well! It was made the night before eating, so the flavours developed nicely. The fresh basil is a really nice touch.
Red Barn Corn and Bean Salad
from The Complete Canadian Living Cookbook
19 oz canned chickpeas, drained & rinsed
19 oz canned red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
15 oz canned black beans, drained & rinsed
12 oz canned corn kernels, drained
½ c red onion, chopped
1 sweet red pepper, diced
½ c celery chopped
½ c fresh basil, chopped (or 1 T dried)
¼ c fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing:
½ c red wine vinegar
1/3 c olive oil
1 T Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp hot pepper sauce
In large bowl, combine chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans, corn onion, red pepper and celery.
Dressing: Whisk together vinegar, oil, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; pour over bean mixture and toss to coat. (Make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.) Just before serving, add basil and toss. Sprinkle with parsley.
Makes 12 servings.
Red Barn Corn and Bean Salad
from The Complete Canadian Living Cookbook
19 oz canned chickpeas, drained & rinsed
19 oz canned red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
15 oz canned black beans, drained & rinsed
12 oz canned corn kernels, drained
½ c red onion, chopped
1 sweet red pepper, diced
½ c celery chopped
½ c fresh basil, chopped (or 1 T dried)
¼ c fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing:
½ c red wine vinegar
1/3 c olive oil
1 T Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp hot pepper sauce
In large bowl, combine chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans, corn onion, red pepper and celery.
Dressing: Whisk together vinegar, oil, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; pour over bean mixture and toss to coat. (Make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.) Just before serving, add basil and toss. Sprinkle with parsley.
Makes 12 servings.