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File in: Oil, Appetizer

Lobio (Georgian Kidney Bean Salad)

Serves 6 - 8

  • 2 15 oz cans kidney beans
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tbsp. minced onion
  • 1.5 cups walnuts
  • 5 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 5 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 tsp. salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Drain one of the cans of kidney beans, collecting the liquid in a food processor. Set the beans aside in a large bowl.

Add the garlic, onions, walnuts, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper and cilantro to the food processor and blend until smooth.

Drain the other can of kidney beans and add them to the bowl. Add the walnut mixture from the food processor and mix thoroughly.

This salad is very good spooned onto crusty bread.