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Pinto Bean Salad

Pinto Bean Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
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Servings

7 Servings

Ingredients

  • 15- ounce can or 2 cups cooked pinto beans
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 bunch green onions
  • 3/4 cup shredded colby and monterey jack or cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup fat-free thousand island dressing Lettuce
  • Optional: Fresh or canned chopped green chilies Bacon bits

Instructions

Preparation

  • 1 Drain pinto beans in a sieve or colander. Wash, clean and slice green onions, fine.2  Combine pinto beans, celery, green onions and cheese in a serving bowl.3 Stir in dressing to thoroughly moisten, adding more dressing and salt as desired.4  Refrigerate, covered. Serve cold on a lettuce leaf.5 Optional: Add fresh or canned green chilies. Garnish with bacon bits.6  Substitute mayonnaise or salad dressing for a milder salad.7 Store-bought chili dressing or chili powder added to mayo or salad dressing could be substituted for the green chilies to make a Chili Pinto Bean Salad.