You could also call this bean salad Empedreado - which just means gravel or pavement in Spanish. Adjust the amount of the vinegar to suit your tastes.
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 1 cup cooked garbanzo beans
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup cooked pinto beans
- 1 cup cooked corn
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
In a large bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, black beans, pinto beans, corn, red pepper, chives, parsley, red onion, garlic, olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper. Mix together well.
For an elegant and delicious presentation, serve this salad with little toasts spread with olive paste and sliced tomatoes.