Best Crunchy Calico Salad Recipes

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CALICO SALAD



Calico Salad image

This is the ultimate in bean salads. It has a tangy sauce and is not in the slightest boring. I like to serve this with any kind of BBQ.

Provided by laursy

Categories     Beans

Time 8h15m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (14 ounce) can green beans
1 (14 ounce) can yellow wax beans
1 (14 ounce) can red kidney beans
1/2 cup red pepper, cubes
1/2 cup green pepper, cubes
1 red onion, sliced into thin circles
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup salad oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
for variety you could also add chickpeas or black beans

Steps:

  • Drain canned vegetables.
  • Combine vegetables, peppers and red onion.
  • Add sauce and marinate overnight for best taste. Stir often.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.1, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 80.1, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 5.6, Protein 1.7

QUICK CALICO SALAD



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This is a light, colorful and tasty salad. Fortunately, it travels well because it's an expected dish at my family reunions.-Joanne Neuendorf, Potosi, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing mix
1/4 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, milk and salad dressing mix. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Stir in sunflower kernels and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CALICO SALAD



Calico Salad image

This is not only a great, filling, robust side dish, but can serve as the main entree when you want a light dinner. Say on a hot August night. Also makes a good quick lunch when you have some left over and no time to cook a real lunch.

Provided by Clifford Boren

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sugar (or Equal)
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup vinegar (I like red wine vinegar)
1 teaspoon salt
ground pepper
1/2 bell pepper (I like the red ones)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can cut green beans
1 can red kidney beans
1 can yellow wax bean

Steps:

  • Wash and drain all three cans of beans.
  • Dump the beans into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the chopped pepper and onion to the bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix sugar, oil, vinegar, salt, pepper.
  • Pour over salad.
  • Chill in refrigerator for a couple of hours.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.9, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 504.7, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 18.3, Protein 7

MARINATED CALICO SALAD



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I made this for my family reunion last summer. I doubled the recipe, and within 30 minutes, it was gone. Everyone loved it. This recipe is always a crowd pleasure.

Provided by Kathy Schroeder

Categories     Other Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can french style green beans, drained
1 can shoe peg white corn, drained
1 can baby peas, drained
1 sm. jar pimentos drained
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (green, or red)
3/4 cup sugar, or sugar substitute
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup vinegar (i use apple cider)
1 tsp. salt,
1 tsp. pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Place all vegetables in a large glass container with a lid.
  • 2. Place sugar, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a saucepan. Heat and stir until sugar dissolves.
  • 3. Pour over vegetables, and gently stir. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, stir again, then transfer to a bowl, using a slotted spoon to do so, as the marinate tends to make more juice overnight.
  • 4. Note: you may add 1 finely chopped zucchini in place of the peas if you like, or in addition to them. Make it your call!

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