So, I was looking through my fridge and cupboard, trying to figure out what the heck I could make. I only had to go out and buy the balsamic vinegar (which was only $3). It fed me for a good few meal. It gets better the next day because it's had time to sit. It is not as sweet as the "traditional" kind, but I prefer the flavour of the balsamic over generic sweetness anyday.
Bean Salad
1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
1 can red kidney beans
2 tomatoes
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
Garlic (2 cloves)
1/2 Red onion
Parsley (as much as you want - at least 1/3 of a bunch, I'd put in 1/2 a bunch, though)
Salt & pepper
A pinch brown sugar (optional)
Drain and rinse the beans. Put the beans in a bowl and add the olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar (and sugar if desired). Chop up the tomatoes and add them. Dice the onion and garlic very fine and add them as well. Chop up the parsley coarsely and throw that in, too. Add salt & pepper as per your taste. Mix it well, cover and let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour (longer is better).
Note: You could probably add another can of beans (black or white navy or anything you like!) and it would be fine, just adjust the levels of oil and vinegar if you have to. This was just all I had in the cupboard!
