Edamame Salad

                                                Edamame Salad

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. shelled edamame
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 2 cups thinly sliced celery
• 2 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

Preparation:

Mix Edamame, Black bean & Black eyed beans together in a bowl.

Heat oil in a small heavy skillet over moderately low heat until hot but not smoking, then cook cumin seeds until fragrant and a shade darker, about 30 seconds. Pour into a large bean bowl.

Add  remaining ingredients to cumin oil and toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes for flavors to blend. 

 Salad is ready to eat.