posted by Sue Freeman 01-20-99 7:31 AM
Black and White Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Olives
DRESSING:
1/2 cup cider or spiced vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 tsp sugar
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic salt
Mix and set aside.
IN LARGE BOWL MIX TOGETHER:
1 16 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 16 oz cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 large tomatoes
1 large onion, diced
1 green or red pepper or combination of both, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 large carrots, diced
1/2 cup chopped parsley
12 pitted ripe olives, sliced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 jalapeno peppers, finely diced
2 tsp lemon zest
Coarsely ground pepper
Carefully toss with the dressing and serve.
Serve in scooped out tomatoes or by itself with crusty bread.
It is even better if made a day ahead and served then.