Mom's Bean Medley Recipe

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Pinto, garbanzo, green and wax beans star in this snappy marinated salad. For a taste twist, Mom added tomatoes and mayonnaise to the colorful combination. -Cris O'Brien, Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Mom's Bean Medley Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) cut green beans, drained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green pepper
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 6 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the beans, green pepper and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano and garlic powder; shake well. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Stir in mayonnaise. Add tomato; toss gently. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 249 calories, 16 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 332 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Mom's Bean Medley in Taste of Home June/July 2002, p35

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Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2011 by bdfloyd

We really enjoy this salad. It's quick to put together, but the marinating time is worth the wait for the flavors to really blend. The oregano is what makes this dish so delicious.

 
 
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