Curried Bean Salad
Beans are perfect for a budget meal. This cool, tangy salad is a hit when our six children and nine grandchildren come to eat.—Veta Chapman, St. Clair, Michigan10-12 ServingsPrep: 2 hours + chilling
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried great northern beans
- 4 green onions with tops, sliced
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced radishes
- DRESSING:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cider or white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mango chutney
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a
- boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand
- for 1 hour. Drain and discard liquid. Return beans to pan; add water
- to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 45 minutes
- or until beans are tender. Drain and discard liquid. Place beans in
- a large bowl; add onions, carrots and radishes. In another bowl,
- whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over bean mixture and toss gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Yield: 10-12
- servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 224 calories, 10 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 136 mg sodium,