Crazy Quilt Salad

Name: Crazy Quilt Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and 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; 1 cup thinly sliced celery; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion; DRESSING:; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

This sensational bean salad started out with my mother's recipe, which I changed a bit to suit our tastes. The thyme and mustard give it such zest. It's a staple menu item every time our family gets together. — Roseanne Martyniuk, Red Deer, Alberta

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and 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
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 large green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
DRESSING:
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Place the first seven ingredients in a large bowl. Combine dressing ingredients. Pour over bean mixture; toss gently.
Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 119 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 476mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Crazy Quilt Salad in Taste of Home February/March 1997

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2124arizona

Jun 25, 2017

This is sure better than the canned kind you see in the grocery store. It has a fresh taste.
bphillips355

Oct 25, 2010

I have been making this recipe for years now - we love it and it's always a favorite at potlucks. I've been asked for the recipe many times. A winner!
jane serafin

Jun 30, 2008

Easy to make and excellent tasting.