Barbecue Bean Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 ears sweet corn, kernels removed from the cob
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup barbecue sauce

Recipe

• 1 saute the corn until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. remove from heat, and add to a large bowl.
• 2 add the green and jalapeno peppers, rinsed beans, drained tomatoes, and barbecue sauce; stir until well combined. gently stir in the cilantro. adjust seasonings if necessary.
• 3 serve at room temperature or slightly chilled, though it tastes better if it's allowed to marinate for at least a couple of hours.