Hearty Summer Salad

Thanks to Fran Gibson for this delicious make-ahead salad.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, turkey, or pork strips
• 1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup sliced olives
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 2 Tbsp minced parsley
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dired oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

In a large bowl, toss meat, beans, olives, onion, green pepper, tomato and parsley. Combine remaining ingredients and whisk until well mixed. Pour over pork mixture. Toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally.

Per serving: 415 calories; 41% calories from fat; 19g total fat; 2g saturated fat; 54mg cholesterol; 734mg sodium; 35g total carbohydrate; 28g protein