A Vaguely Thai Like Salad

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 C. finely chopped cilantro
• 1/2 C.  shredded cucumber, peel and all
• 1/2 C. shredded carrot
• 2 1/2 C. cooked grains (brown rice, farro, etc.)

Dressing

• 1/3 C. rice wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp fish sauce *
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 tsp. chili garlic sauce (small jar, green lid, rooster on it)

Instructions

1. Whisk together ingredients for the dressing
2. Fold together the ingredients for the salad
3. Add about 1/2 the dressing to the salad.  Mix and taste.  Add more dressing if needed to taste.
4. Serve.

Cook’s Notes

* I know this isn’t “vegan.”  Don’t care.

This salad becomes even more amazing with the addition of sriracha sauce at tableside.