THREE-BEAN SALAD (EDAMAME, BLACK BEANS & BLACK-EYED PEAS)

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Three-Bean Salad (Edamame, Black Beans & Black-Eyed Peas) image

This is a delicious, easy, and fresh-tasting update on a classic salad I adapted from "Gourmet Magazine" (March 2007). It's a great side dish that would compliment most meats and fish. If you want this as a main dish, add some crumbled feta. Recipe requires at least 10 minutes marinating time (and more is even better). It's a great do-ahead or single person recipe as it makes great leftovers!

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 25m

Yield 6 side dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame (8 ounces)
2 -4 tablespoons olive oil (adjust to your taste)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed or 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 cups thinly sliced celery or 2 cups chopped cucumbers
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook edamame in a 1 1/2 - to 2-quart saucepan of boiling salted water, uncovered, 4 minutes. Drain in a colander, then rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  • Heat oil in a small heavy skillet over moderately low heat until hot but not smoking, then cook cumin, stirring, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 30 seconds. Pour into a large heatproof bowl.
  • Add edamame and remaining ingredients to cumin oil and toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes for flavors to blend.

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