Three-Bean Salad for a Crowd

Name: Three-Bean Salad for a Crowd
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans; 1 pound fresh wax beans; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup Italian salad dressing; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota adds garlic to an old favorite and prefers a not-so-sweet dressing. "Since I freeze some of my homegrown green and wax beans, we can enjoy this salad year-round," she notes.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans
1 pound fresh wax beans
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

Directions

Cut green and wax beans into 1-1/4-in. pieces; place in a saucepan. Cover with water and cook until crisp-tender. Drain; place in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix gently. Cover and chill for several hours before serving.