Pinto Bean Salad with Spiced Molasses Dressing

By tcasteel2000

Molasses and chipotle pepper in adobo sauce add zest to this simple pinto bean salad.

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup(s) sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
• 1 clove(s) garlic
• 0.5 cup(s) molasses
• 2.5 tablespoon(s) cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon(s) dry mustard
• 1.5 teaspoon(s) minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 can(s) (15-ounce) pinto beans, rinsed
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 small red onion, diced

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 90mins
Adapted from realage.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Place tomatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain and place in a blender with garlic, molasses, vinegar, oil, mustard, and chipotle, if using. Puree until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides once or twice. Season with salt and pepper.

Combine beans, bell pepper, and onion in a large bowl. Toss with dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.