cali-mex cheddar cheese bean salad

Name: Cali-Mex Cheddar Cheese Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 can(s) (16 oz.) each: black beans, kidney beans, and navy or great northern beans; rinsed and drained; 1 small red pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) green onions slices ( all white section with a little of the green); 2 tablespoon(s) fresh, minced cilantro; 1 1/2 cup(s) diced into small chunks (small 1/2 inch) cheddar cheese (about 6 oz.); 3/4 cup(s) salsa, chunky; 6-8 - lettuce leaves; if creating a plated salad presentation

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Catie B

LA, CA

Updated on Aug 1, 2013

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.

Ingredients

1 can (16 oz.) each: black beans, kidney beans, and navy or great northern beans; rinsed and drained
1 small red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green onions slices ( all white section with a little of the green)
2 tablespoons fresh, minced cilantro
1 1/2 cups diced into small chunks (small 1/2 inch) cheddar cheese (about 6 oz.)
3/4 cup salsa, chunky
6-8 - lettuce leaves; if creating a plated salad presentation

How To Make cali-mex cheddar cheese bean salad

Step 1

Mix together prepped beans, red pepper, green onion slices, cilantro, and salsa of choice. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.

Step 2

Just before serving, toss with cheese.
Step 3

If serving as a salad, serve on lettuce lined plates. When I take it to a picnic, I simply serve salad from a bowl.
Step 4

NOTES: 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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