INGREDIENTS :

14 oz (398 ml) of canned Unico Chick Peas, drained

14 oz (398 ml) of canned Unico Red Kidney Beans, drained

14 oz (398 ml) can Unico Lima Beans, drained

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

6 oz of baby green beans, trimmed

2 Unico Roasted Pepper Strips

salt

DRESSING :

4 tbsp of Gallo Pure Olive Oil

2 tbsp of cherry vinegar

2 tbsp of lemon juice

1 tsp of light brown sugar

1 tsp of chili sauce (optional)

PREPARATION: Put the canned beans in a large mixing bowl. Add the sliced onion and mix together. Cut the baby green beans in half and cook lightly in salted, boiling water for about 8 minutes until just tender. Refresh under cold water and drain again. Add the mixed beans, onions and peppers.

To make the dressing, place the oil, cherry vinegar, lemon juice, sugar and chili sauce (if using) in a screw top jar and shake vigorously. Pour the dressing over the mixed bean salad and toss well. Leave to chill in the refrigerator until required.

COOK'S TIP: Also check out Unico Premium Marinated Bean Salad or Unico Bean Medley.

You can also use any combination of beans in this salad. For a distinctive flavour, add 1 teaspoon of curry paste instead of chili sauce.

PREPRATION TIME: 45-50 minutes

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