BAJA BEAN SALAD

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

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1 pound cut fresh green beans
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
1 cup julienned peeled jicama
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine the black beans, garbanzo beans, wax beans, jicama, red pepper, onions, jalapeno and green beans., In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, vinegar, oil, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.