3 Bean Salad

Eating traditional, mostly lettuce, salads on hot days like today could become extremely monotonous. Occasionally switching to a bean salad adds variety and some extra protein to your diet. Here is a refreshing 3 bean salad thats full of flavor, while remaining guilt and lettuce free!

2 medium limes
1/2 jar chunky salsa (12 oz. jar)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. cumin (optional)
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 can black beans (~16 oz, drained)
1 can red kidney beans (~16 oz, drained)
1 can chick peas (~16 oz, drained)
2 celery stalks (thinly sliced)
1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
1 medium tomato (diced, red bell pepper makes a good replacement)
fresh pepper (to taste)
chopped parsley (garnish, optional)

1. Squeeze lime juice into large bowl, stir in salsa, oil, chili powder, salt, and cumin.
2. Add beans, celery, onions, and tomatoes.
3. Toss to mix thoroughly without destroying the beans.
4. Check seasoning, add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve at room temperature.