Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Black & White Bean Salad...



2 C. White Beans (Drained;Rinsed)
1 C. Black Beans (Drained; Rinsed)
1 Large Green Bell Pepper (Seeded;Chopped)
2 Tbsp. Chives (Chopped;Fresh)
1 Large Can Mandarin Oranges (Reserve 1 T. liquid)
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Tbsp. White Wine Vinegar
1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
Salt & Ground Pepper

Combine beans, bell pepper and chives in large bowl. Drain mandarin oranges reserving 1 Tbsp. of syrup. Add oranges to bean mixture. In a small bowl combine mandarin orange liquid, oil, vinegar and mustard. Whisk until mixed well. Pour over bean mixture and stir to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serves 4.

(I am the only one in my family who likes this...I am also the only one in my family who tried it. It's good! It's not my favorite salad ever...but it's quick and easy, I always have ALL the ingredients on hand and it looks pretty. Grown ups will eat it. Kids will not.)

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