Turkey Pinto Bean Salad With Southern Molasses Dressing

• 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium green pepper, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 1 cup chopped sweet onion
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• Lettuce leaves, optional

1. Drain tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. Place garlic and tomatoes in a food processor; cover and process until chopped. Add the molasses, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and reserved oil. Cover and process until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, beans, green pepper, celery, onion and parsley. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. If desired, serve with lettuce leaves.

tomatoes, garlic, molasses, cider vinegar, mustard, salt, ground pepper, turkey breast, pinto beans, green pepper, celery, sweet onion, fresh parsley

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/turkey-pinto-bean-salad-with-southern-molasses-dressing/ (may not work)