CRAZY QUILT SALAD

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 119 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.