Benny's Bean Salad

I made this bean salad for the first time, a few years ago. 

I was living on my own in Florida and had just started exploring the world of cooking for one. 

Although, ironically, you can feed a lot more than one person with this meal and there is no cooking involved.

The original recipe was called "Bob's Bean Salad" but I don't know Bob. My hamster, Benny, had just died at the time, so I named this bean salad in his honor. Still hungry? Good.

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes

Chill Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/3 medium onion, chopped
• 1 jar (12 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 can (12 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (12 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (12 oz) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• feta cheese (for serving)
• For the dressing:
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 1/8 c. white or white wine vinegar
• 1/8 c. balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, toss red bell pepper, onion, artichoke hearts, and beans together. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the salt, sugar, and vinegars together. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Adjust seasoning as desired.
3. Pour dressing over bean mixture, and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Serve chilled with a sprinkle of feta cheese on top.

Enjoy.

<3 Katie