Three Bean Salad

Three Bean Salad

• 1 1 (15-ounce) can Chick Peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 1 (15-ounce) can cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15oz) can of black eye peas
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup of sliced cherry tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup minced chives
• 2 cups thinly sliced celery
• 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

optional – cheese of choice cut into small cubes.
Drain beans and peas in a colander, then rinse clean.  In a mixing bowl mix in the peas, beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, chives, celery, cilantro, and garlic.  In a small bowl mix lime juice, oil, cumin, salt and pepper.  Combine mixture to large bowl, making sure everything is coated.  Let stand 10 minutes for flavors to blend, best left over night in refrigerator to fuse flavors.