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Black-Eyed Pea and Bean Salad Recipe

"I was trying to use up some ingredients I had in our pantry one day and threw this bean salad together," related Marilyn Gonsman of Blairsville, Georgia. "I served it the next night with chicken, and everyone enjoyed it."

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Black-Eyed Pea and Bean Salad Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the kidney beans, black-eyed peas, black beans, celery, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegars, oil and salt. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for about 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritiona Facts: 3/4 cup equals 169 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 414 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 9 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Black-Eyed Pea and Bean Salad in Light & Tasty December/January 2005, p45