Fiesta Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 - 19 oz can(s) chick peas rinsed and drained
• 1 - 19 oz can(s) kidney beans rinced and drained
• 1 - 12 oz can(s) kernel corn drained
• 1 - 3 1/2 oz can(s) diced green chilies
• 2 peppers preferably 1 red and 1 green
• 4 green onions sliced
• 2 ripe tomatoes seeded and chipped (optional)
• 1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh coriander (optional)
• 3 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable or olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon(s) dried leaf oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, stir chick peas with beans, corn and drained chilies. Finely chop peppers. Stir into bean mixture with onions, tomatoes and coriander.


2. Whisk remaining ingredients together. Taste and, if you wish, stir in an additional 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Gently stir into salad. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Serve garnished with tortilla chips.