Mexican Kidney Bean Salad/Ensalada de Frijoles

Mexican Kidney Bean Salad/Ensalada de Frijoles
Mexican Recipe

Ingredients of Mexican Kidney Bean Salad/Ensalada de Frijoles
* 3 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
* 1 1/2 tbsp. vinegar
* 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
* 1/8 tsp. chili powder
* 1/2 tsp. oregano
* 1 16-oz. can (2 c.) kidney beans,
drained
* 1 green pepper, cleaned out and
chopped
* 1/2 c. chopped red onion
* 1 tbsp. chopped pimento
* 12 pitted black olives, sliced
* 1/2 head lettuce

Preparation for Mexican Kidney Bean Salad/Ensalada de Frijoles
1. Put oil, vinegar, garlic, chili powder, and oregano in a small jar with a tight lid. Shake vigorously.
2. In a large bowl, mix the other ingredients (except lettuce) with oil mixture.
3. Chill 2 hours or more in the refrigerator.
4. Arrange lettuce leaves on a plate and spoon salad on top.

Mexican Kidney Bean Salad/Ensalada de Frijoles Preparation time: 2 hours Serves 4

Category: Cooking The Mexican Way