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    Mexican 3 Bean Salad for a #Picnic #SundaySupper

    June 28, 2014 by bobbiskozykitchen Leave a Comment

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    Are you ready for a twist on your classic 3 bean salad? Give this Mexican 3 Bean Salad a try and your family will say "Muy bueno!"
    I was so excited when I found out the theme for this week's Sunday Supper was "Picnic". 
    Living in Washington picnic weather is fleeting, so squeezing in as much picnic time as possible is a huge goal for my family. Sunshine, good food, and family? That is a trifecta in my mind
    We all love the typical picnic fare like Red Skin Potato Salad, and Spicy Coleslaw. But we also love to change it up with dishes like Deviled Potato Salad, Ultimate Potato Salad, Kitchen Sink Macaroni Salad, and, Spicy Tropical Slaw. However, for this week, I wanted to take another family favorite and switch it up a bit. 

    3 bean salad is a classic picnic dish. But I am obsessed with Mexican flavors, so I knew I wanted to come up with a dish that celebrated them. Cilantro and lime are ever present in Mexican dishes and we love things a bit spicy, so the addition of serrano peppers were a must in my mind. This gives the salad a wonderful flavor, with a little zip, but doesn't require a ton of time or money to achieve. That makes it one perfect dish! 

    Mexican 3 Bean Salad                                                                    

    Serves 8 
    1 bunch cilantro
    2 to 3 Serrano peppers, chopped
    2 cloves garlic, chopped
    5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
    1 lime, zested and juiced
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    3/4 cup canola oil
    Salt and pepper to taste
    1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
    1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
    1 15-ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
    1/2 red onion, diced

    Place the cilantro, the Serrano, garlic, white wine vinegar, lime zest, and cumin in a food processor and blend well, adding the olive oil as it mixes.

    In a large bowl combine the sauce with the beans, stir to combine well.

    ENJOY!!

    Beverages

    • Orange Blossom Iced Tea by girlichef
    • Red, White, and Blue Sangria by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
    • Rosemary Nectarine Sparkling Cocktail by Food Lust People Love
    • Best Picnic Wines by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog

    Appetizers

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    • Peppadew Dip by Confessions of a Culinary Diva
    • Savory Red, White, and Bleu Truffles by Culinary Adventures with Camilla

    Mains

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    • London Broil with Caramelized Red Onions by Crazy Foodie Stunts
    • Stilton Potato and Stilton Pies by Jane's Adventures in Dinner
    • Waffle Batter Fried Chicken Tenders with Maple Mustard Dipping Sauce by Kudos Kitchen by Renee

    Sides

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    • Scotch Eggs by Small Wallet, Big Appetite

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    Sweets

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    Comments

    1. The Ninja Baker

      June 29, 2014 at 2:13 am

      Muy bueno! Cilantro always adds zip to a salad and I bet the peppers do, too. Muchos gracias for sharing this super-healthy recipe...BTW Do you ever picnic beneath the cherry blossom trees in Washington?

      Reply
    2. Unknown

      June 29, 2014 at 8:58 am

      I love this version. My mom makes an Italian version, but now it's time to switch countries.

      Reply
    3. Stacy Rushton

      June 29, 2014 at 10:25 am

      What a beautiful salad, Bobbi! I could eat this whole bowl. Best part of bean salad is that it just keeps getting better the longer it sits around.

      Reply
    4. Unknown

      June 29, 2014 at 10:39 am

      My daughter would be fighting me for the spoon to get at this first, great salad!!

      Reply
    5. Shannon

      June 29, 2014 at 10:56 am

      I LOVE 3 bean salad! This looks fantastic, I love the Serrano peppers!

      Reply
    6. Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake

      June 29, 2014 at 11:34 am

      Bean salads always remind me of my dad! I need to treat him to yours!

      Reply
    7. Unknown

      June 29, 2014 at 1:47 pm

      oooo yum! I love Mexican flavors too and this sounds like great a yummy side dish! I bet it'd be good to use as a "dip" for some Tortilla scoops!

      Reply
    8. Foodie Stuntman

      June 29, 2014 at 1:52 pm

      I love the twist of Mexican flavors!

      Reply
    9. Sarah R

      June 29, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      I wish I had this recipe in college, it would have made the best non-cafeteria lunch!

      Reply
    10. Life Tastes Good

      June 29, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      I love all the Mexican flavors in this salad! yummmm

      Reply
    11. Christy

      June 29, 2014 at 4:02 pm

      I haven't had three bean salad in years. I love your twist and addition of cilantro and peppers.

      Reply
    12. Betsy Cohen

      June 29, 2014 at 4:12 pm

      This is a perfect picnic dish and I LOVE the little zip you added! What a bonus that it is so easy to put together.

      Reply
    13. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      June 29, 2014 at 5:12 pm

      We don't have any cherry blossom trees close by, but I would love to they are so beautiful!

      Reply
    14. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      June 29, 2014 at 5:13 pm

      We love the Italian version 🙂

      Reply
    15. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      June 29, 2014 at 5:13 pm

      Yes it absolutely does!!

      Reply
    16. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      June 29, 2014 at 5:13 pm

      It was hard for me to share LOL

      Reply
    17. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      June 29, 2014 at 5:14 pm

      Oh I so hope he likes it Liz 🙂

      Reply
    18. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      June 29, 2014 at 5:16 pm

      Ohh it would be god as a dip!!

      Reply
    19. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      June 29, 2014 at 5:17 pm

      So glad you like it 🙂

      Reply
    20. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      June 29, 2014 at 5:17 pm

      Oh I remember cafeteria food YUCK!

      Reply
    21. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      June 29, 2014 at 5:17 pm

      I will try to turn just about any dish Mexican LOL

      Reply
    22. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      June 29, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      Thanks so much Christy!

      Reply
    23. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      June 29, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      Yes I am trying to simplify as much as possible!

      Reply
    24. Unknown

      June 30, 2014 at 12:58 pm

      I just got really in to beans. They are so tasty! Along with the pepper and cilantro, I'd have to stop myself from devouring the whole bowl!

      Reply
    25. Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

      June 30, 2014 at 4:13 pm

      Love your twist on 3 bean salad! So pretty!

      Reply
    26. Unknown

      July 01, 2014 at 3:37 am

      You sold me with the black beans!

      Reply
    27. Laura Hunter

      July 02, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      Yum, it has been way too long since I had a Mexican 3 bean salad. I use to make one when we lived in Texas but for some reason I haven't thought about making it since. Need to change that soon.

      Reply
    28. Unknown

      July 03, 2014 at 8:30 am

      Such a perfect type of salad for a picnic, because I'm sure it can sit out for a little while without getting weird. Great recipe!

      Reply
    29. Unknown

      July 03, 2014 at 5:03 pm

      This salad is "right up my alley." Love the variety of ingredients.

      Alaiyo

      Reply
    30. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      July 05, 2014 at 8:59 am

      Oh you and me both! I will eat beans straight out of the can. My bf thinks I am completely nuts!!

      Reply
    31. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      July 05, 2014 at 9:00 am

      Thanks Serena 🙂

      Reply
    32. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      July 05, 2014 at 9:00 am

      I am seriously addicted to them!

      Reply
    33. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      July 05, 2014 at 9:00 am

      Yes you do 🙂

      Reply
    34. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      July 05, 2014 at 9:01 am

      Yes, that is a huge plus for me.

      Reply
    35. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      July 05, 2014 at 9:01 am

      Thanks Alaiyo 🙂 I am so glad you like it!!

      Reply
    36. Peaceful Cooking

      July 06, 2014 at 8:42 am

      Oh my!! This is perfect for picnics! Simple, cool and delicious 🙂

      Reply
    37. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      July 08, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      Beans a peppers make me very happy 🙂

      Reply

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