Description
Sweet and smoky, this oil free Southern Molasses Pinto Bean Salad is reminiscent of cold baked beans, but in delicious salad form.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients:
- 1 green bell pepper, small dice
- 2 – [ 15 oz. cans ] pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup red onion, fine dice
- 2 celery ribs, small dice
Dressing Ingredients:
- 12 sundried tomato halves (1/2 cup)
- 3 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon yellow prepared mustard *
- 1 Tablespoons white miso *
- 2 Tablespoons molasses *
- 3 Tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
- Pinch to 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
Instructions
- Place the sundried tomato halves into a small bowl, cover with boiling water, allow to steep for 10 minutes, then drain off the excess liquid. Set aside.
- In the meantime, place all the Base Ingredients into a bowl, mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Please the steeped sundried tomatoes and all the remaining Dressing Ingredients into a food processor and process until the dressing is well blended and smooth.
- Pour the dressing over top the bean mixture, mix well. Taste test and add adjust seasonings/ingredients accordingly. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: Makes 4 ½ to 5 cups