Festive Bean Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cans (15 to 16 oz. each) Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 c. peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
1 diced sweet red pepper
1 diced sweet yellow pepper
3/4 c. thinly sliced green onions
1/2 to 3/4 c. mild salsa
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro or fresh basil
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Combine beans and tomatoes in a large bowl.
Add peppers and sliced green onions.
Stir gently to combine.
Set aside.
Combine salsa, vinegar, cilantro or basil and pepper in a small bowl. Stir with a wire whisk until well blended.
Pour over bean mixture and toss gently.
Chill 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
Serves 10 to 12.