HBHW - Easy Chilled Three Bean And Cheddar Salad

By CarolineNGa

I love cold 3 bean salads for summertime meals. They are easy to make and serve at picnics and cookouts. What makes this salad stand out from the rest is the added cheese. With the Cheddar cheese, we have added more protein and calcium, as well as more Vitamin D, Vitamin A, iron, and flavor! This is a healthy salad that tastes so incredible, and has many layers of flavor. Mix this salad together at night, let it sit in the refrigerator, then throw the cheese in when you’re ready to serve it. Easy and delicious!

Ingredients

• can (15 oz size) black beans, drained
• ◾1 can (15 oz size) kidney beans, drained
• ◾1 can (15 oz size) navy beans, drained
• ◾1 small green bell pepper, cleaned and diced
• ◾1 small red onions, diced
• ◾1 cup chunky salsa, your favorite
• ◾1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients EXCEPT the cheese.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
When ready to serve, toss in the cheese and spoon into bowls.
Will serve 4 to 6 people depending on if serving as a side, snack, or meal.