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Kidney Bean Salad with Walnuts and Cilantro

3.8

(14)

The great flavor of toasted cumin adds a nice dimension to this easy side dish. It's an extra step that is definitely worth it.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes10 servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cumin seeds
7 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
5 15- to 16-ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 medium-size red onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus additional for garnish
Romaine lettuce leaves
Additional chopped walnuts

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toast cumin in skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Whisk vinegar and oil in bowl to combine.

    Step 2

    Combine kidney beans, onion, 1 1/2 cups walnuts, and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro in large bowl. Add vinegar and oil mixture. Crumble cumin seeds between fingers and add to bean mixture. Toss gently to blend; season with salt and pepper. Let salad stand at room temperature for 2 hours. (Can be made 6 hours ahead; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

    Step 3

    Line and fill large bowl with lettuce leaves. Spoon salad into bowl. Garnish salad with additional cilantro and walnuts and serve.

TagsSaladKidney BeanBean and LegumeVegetableWalnutNutCilantroHerbs & SpicesRomaineLettuceLeafy GreensSideDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeVegetarianVeganWeeknight MealsEasySauteBon Appétit
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