Saturday, February 21, 2009

Zesty 3-Bean Salad

2 cups frozen sweet soybeans (edamame)
1 15-oz can kidney beans, rinsed & drained
1 15-oz can garbonzo beans, rinsed & drained
½ cup thinly sliced red onions
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil
1 t. finely shredded lime peel
1/4 cup lime juice
½ t. salt

Prepare soybeans according to pkg directions. Drain & rinse in cold water. Combine first 5 ingredients. In small bowl, whisk oil, lime juice, and salt. Pour over bean mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Stir well before serving.

Note: Any combination of beans (white, black, lima, green, and wax beans are other suggestions) can be used in this salad, but this is my favorite!