Kidney Bean Salad with Walnuts and Cilantro
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
7 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
5 15- to 16-ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 medium-size red onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus additional for garnish
Romaine lettuce leaves
Additional chopped walnuts
1. Toast cumin in skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Whisk vinegar and oil in bowl to combine.
2. Combine kidney beans, onion, 1 1/2 cups walnuts, and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro in large bowl. Add vinegar and oil mixture. Crumble cumin seeds between fingers and add to bean mixture. Toss gently to blend; season with salt and pepper. Let salad stand at room temperature for 2 hours. (Can be made 6 hours ahead; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
3. Line and fill large bowl with lettuce. Spoon salad into bowl. Garnish salad with additional cilantro and walnuts and serve.
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