Bean Salad Medley
Forget to plan a dish for the neighborhood potluck? Heather Molzan of Edmonton, Alberta offers a speedy solution from the pantry that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. "Additional veggies give traditional bean salad an extra boost of flavor," she notes. "It tastes just as good when made a day or two ahead of time."24 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
- 2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) whole mushrooms, drained
- 1 medium green pepper, julienned
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 3/4 cup white vinegar
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small
- bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
- Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until
- serving. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 24 servings.
Nutrition Facts:Nutritional Analysis: One 1/2-cup serving equals 173 calories, 285 mg sodium, trace cholesterol, 26 gm carbohydrate, 3 gm protein, 7 gm fat. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.