Three Bean Frito Chip Salad Recipes

3-BEAN SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the lemon vinaigrette: Using a rasp grater, grate the garlic into a bowl. Add the lemon juice, cumin, honey and Dijon. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• For the 3-bean salad: Mix the celery, green onions, black beans, kidney beans and white beans in a large bowl.
• Dress the salad with 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette and toss well. Season with salt and pepper and toss with the parsley.

FRITO AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Mix first 5 ingredients together in a large salad bowl.
• 2. Just before serving, add Fritos and dressing.
• 3. Toss gently and serve immediately so the Fritos don't get soggy.

BEAN AND FRITO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together, except don't add Fritos and dressing until just before serving.
• Enjoy.

TRADITIONAL THREE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix green beans, yellow wax beans, kidney beans, onion, celery, green bell pepper, and pimento peppers in a bowl.
• Combine vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from burner and pour dressing over bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight.