5-BEAN SALAD

By cooksalot

Ingredients

• 1 (8.75 oz.) can corn
• 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans
• 1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans
• 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans
• 1 (15 oz.) can cannellini beans
• 1 (15 oz.) can black eyed peas
• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup champagne vinegar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 teaspoons oregano leaves, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse and drain each can of beans and corn.
Toss the beans, corn and diced onion together with the olive oil in a large bowl.
Add salt and pepper, and mix well.
In a separate bowl, dissolve the sugar in the vinegar. Mix with the beans.
Toss well with cilantro and oregano, and serve at room temperature for maximum enjoyment.