Pinto Bean Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans, soaked overnight,and drained
2 tablespoons salt
1 bay leaf
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 green onions with tops, sliced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
salt
pepper, to taste

Preparation

Place beans in large Dutch oven and cover with fresh water.
Add bay leaf and bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Stir in salt and simmer another 30 minutes, until beans are tender.
Remove bay leaf and drain beans.
Allow beans to cool to warm, but no longer hot.
Combine lemon juice, lime juice and salt.
Beat in olive oil gradually until mixed well.
Add garlic and cilantro.
Check seasonings.
Pour dressing over warm beans and toss.
Add chopped tomatoes and onions and toss well.