Bean Salad Medley

Name: Bean Salad Medley
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained; 2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) whole mushrooms, drained; 1 medium green pepper, julienned; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3/4 cup canola oil; 3/4 cup white vinegar; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 teaspoon salt

Forget to plan a dish for the neighborhood potluck? Heather Molzan of Edmonton, Alberta offers a speedy solution from the pantry that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. "Additional veggies give traditional bean salad an extra boost of flavor," she notes. "It tastes just as good when made a day or two ahead of time."

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) whole mushrooms, drained
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 173 calories, 7g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 285mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Bean Salad Medley in Quick Cooking September/October 1998