Basil Bean Salad

Name: Basil Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Ingredients: 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 medium green pepper, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup canola oil; 6 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt

I had a recipe for three-bean salad and added garbanzo beans for taste and color. It soon became my father and father-in-law's favorite - that made me happy since "the moms" are excellent cooks. Now for picnics, I'm asked to "bring the beans". -Ruth Ann Ramuscak, Merrillville, Indiana

Ingredients

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 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup canola oil
6 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine beans, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, sugar, basil, mustard and salt. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Chill for several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 192 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 447mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Basil Bean Salad in Taste of Home August/September 1996

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jaelspike

Sep 18, 2013

kids liked it
motex

Jan 9, 2011

have been using this recipe for years - I love it!
dyalin

Dec 21, 2007

You can combine the sugar,vinegar,oil,salt,pepper and seasonings in a saucepan and heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove and cool slightly , then pour over bean mixture.