Topic: Cold Bean Trio Salad
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Fri 08/31/07 06:44 PM
INGREDIENTS:
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup salad oil
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-ounce can small white beans, rinsed and drained
1 10-ounce package frozen lima beans, thawed
2 medium carrots, thinly bias-sliced (1 cup)
2 small fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1/3 cup snipped fresh cilantro

Directions:
For dressing, in a small bowl whisk together the vinegar,
oil, sugar, salt, and pepper; set aside. In a large self-
sealing plastic bag set in a deep bowl combine garbanzo beans,
white beans, lima beans, carrots, peppers, and cilantro.
Pour dressing over bean mixture. Close bag. Marinate in
he refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
Transfer to a bowl to serve