Smoky Bean And Apple Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups dried pinto beans or 2 cups dried cranberry beans or 2 cups dried great northern beans, soaked overnight
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 2 teaspoons chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3/4 cup red onion, very thinly sliced
• 2 granny smith apples, diced
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 drain beans and place in a stockpot.
• 2 cover with 2-3 inches of lightly salted water and bring to a boil.
• 3 reduce to a simmer and cook for 1-2 hours, depending on size and type of beans.
• 4 remove from heat and drain any excess water.
• 5 spread in a shallow dish and refrigerate until cool.
• 6 combine vinegar, mustard, molasses and chipotle in a mixing bowl. gradually whisk in oil.
• 7 combine beans, onion, apples and parsley in a large bowl.
• 8 add dressing; toss to coat. adjust seasoning to taste. refrigerate until ready to serve.