Pinto Bean Salad

Makes 4 servings. 

A convenient salad to make with ingredients you probably have in your pantry, it’s also nutritious and easy to prepare all year. I serve this salad on a bed of lightly dressed greens, any variety.  

INGREDIENTS:

  • One can, 15.5 ounces pinto beans, drained

  • 3 scallions, including green parts, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted, halved

  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 bell pepper, seeded, cubed

  • 1 avocado, peeled, cubed

  • One jar, 7.76 ounces Ortiz tuna in oil, drained, cut into cubes

  • 1 cup loosely packed parsley, finely chopped

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, approx

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper 

  • Greens

PREPARATION:

  1. In a large bowl combine all the ingredients and season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper.