Pinto Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Pinto Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans, soaked overnight,and drained; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 bay leaf; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 2 green onions with tops, sliced; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; salt; pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans, soaked overnight,and drained
2 tablespoons salt
1 bay leaf
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 green onions with tops, sliced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
salt
pepper, to taste

1
Place beans in large Dutch oven and cover with fresh water.
2
Add bay leaf and bring to a boil.
3
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
4
Stir in salt and simmer another 30 minutes, until beans are tender.
5
Remove bay leaf and drain beans.
6
Allow beans to cool to warm, but no longer hot.
7
Combine lemon juice, lime juice and salt.
8
Beat in olive oil gradually until mixed well.
9
Add garlic and cilantro.
10
Check seasonings.
11
Pour dressing over warm beans and toss.
12
Add chopped tomatoes and onions and toss well.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans, soaked overnight,and drained, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 bay leaf, 2 medium tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pinto Bean Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Pinto Bean Salad

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