Cool Fiesta Wheat Salad

This salad is made from whole wheat and your choice of beans. Today I chose to use pinto beans because that is what I had on hand in the refrigerator. You can choose from pinto, kidney or black. I actually prefer using black beans because it adds more color contrast which makes a more attractive salad. I find it best to let the salad sit over night in the refrigerator before serving to let the flavors blend.

1 Red bell pepper finely diced

1 Green bell pepper finely diced

1 Red onion (small) finely diced

2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 4oz can green chilies

3 Cups wheat berries cooked

1 16oz. can whole kernel corn

2 Cups cooked beans (pinto, black or kidney)

2 Teaspoons chili powder

2 Teaspoons cumin

1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar

2 Tablespoons sugar

1/2 Cup olive oil

1 Teaspoon salt

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour before serving.

Serving ideas:

• Serve with fresh homemade tortillas.


• Serve over a bed of lettuce with a dollop of sour cream.


• Our favorite is to serve it over tortilla chips with a dollop of sour cream.


• This salad is great with diced tomatoes thrown in, however they tend to get soggy, so I serve them on the side.