Southwest Quatro Bean Salad By Chef Tim Keating
Ingredients:
1 can (15-oz) black beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained
1 bag (12-ounce) frozen corn kernels
½ cup fresh green beans
1 cup thinly sliced radishes
1 small red onion
3 large plum tomatoes
1 large bell pepper
1 large jalapeno pepper
4 cloves garlic
1 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup olive oil
3 limes
Kosher Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ tsp Ground Cumin Powder
½ tsp Ground Chile Powder
Sprigs of cilantro for garnish
For Tacos:
Thinly sliced/shredded Iceberg Lettuce
6” Flour Tortillas
Grated Mexican Cheese
Directions:
Start by opening all cans of beans and strain in a colander. Add beans to a large mixing bowl. Place frozen corn kernels in the same colander and run under warm water until thawed. Add to the bean mixture.
Cut the fresh green beans into 1/4” pieces and steam them in the microwave for 1 minute with 3 tablespoons of water in a covered bowl.
Meanwhile, dice the red onion, tomatoes, bell pepper and jalapeño. Add to the bean and corn mixture along with the steamed green beans and sliced radishes. Stir well to combine.
As a final step, mince the garlic and chop the cilantro and add both to the mixture. Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the top and add olive oil, cumin, chile powder and salt & black pepper to taste.
Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs.
For tacos, sprinkle some shredded iceberg lettuce into a warm tortilla. Scoop the salad onto the lettuce and serve with Mexican cheese & cilantro sprigs.