Four-Bean Salad
Most people are surprised to hear this salad gets its sweet flavor from honey instead of sugar. This natural ingredient gives basic bean salad a tasty new twist.8-10 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add remaining
- ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours.
- Yield: 8-10 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 242 calories, 12 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 390 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 5 g protein.