Mediterannean Bean Salad
Mediterannean
BEAN SALAD
Equal amounts of:
Chick Peas
Black Beans
Red / Kidney Beans
Black Eyed Peas
If using beans from cans, make sure you strain and rinse them
before using.
1 large Red or White Onion, diced
3 or 4 Garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup Corn
2 Bell Peppers, Red &/or Green, diced (optional)
1 or 2 Lemons, Juiced
1 tsp. Lemon Zest
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 hand full Curly Parsely, chopped fine
approx 8 Basil Leaves, Chopped Fine or 1 tsp. dry
1 sprig Thyme leaves or 1 tsp. dry
1 sprig Oregano leaves or 1 tsp. dry
1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper (optional)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Saute Onions in 1 tbsp Olive Oil, till the are clear. Add the remaining ingredients and warm through. Add the Fresh Herbs last, just before removing from heat.
Garnish with Fresh Herbs and Lemon
You can serve this warm or cold.
What to do with the leftovers:
Add Tahini and process into a spread for sandwiches, wrap in Tortillas or just serve on bread.