Marinated Bean Salad

Marinated Bean Salad I

Ingredients

• 1 can green beans, drained
• 1 can kidney beans, drained
• 1 can wax beans, drained
• 1 pkg. frozen lima beans, cooked, drained, and chilled
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• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup salad oil
• 2 Tbsp. parsley
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/4 tsp. celery seed (opt.)

Directions

Toss together lightly 4 beans, onion, green pepper and celery. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over bean mixture. Chill in refrigerator overnight. Pour off marinade before serving or serve with pierced serving spoon.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Marinated Bean Salad II

Ingredients

• 1 can cut green beans
• 1 can cut wax beans
• 1 can baby lima beans
• 1 small onion, sliced or chopped
• 1 green pepper, sliced or chopped
• 1 red pimento
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. cold water
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sugar

Directions

Mix all the beans, onion, pepper, pimiento and salt together. Blend vinegar, water, oil and sugar; pour over vegetables and let stand overnight. Slice a red onion and place rings on top for serving. This will keep in refrigerator for several days.

By Robin from Washington, IA