FABULOUS HOT FIVE BEAN SALAD

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This dish is served hot, and is the best bean salad I've ever had. I make it with black beans, kidney beans, green beans, wax beans, and garbanzo beans. You may not like one or more of the types of beans listed above - just substitute your favorites. This dish is especially good for taking to potluck suppers.

Provided by Jodi T.

Categories Salad Beans Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound bacon
⅔ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
¾ cup distilled white vinegar
½ cup water
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained

Steps:

Cut bacon into small pieces using kitchen shears, and place in a large skillet. Cook, turning frequently, over medium high heat until evenly browned. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings. Set bacon aside.
Return reserved drippings to skillet. Mix together sugar, cornstarch, and salt and pepper; blend into drippings. Stir in vinegar and water; cook and stir until boiling. Stir in drained beans. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Turn bean mixture into serving dish. Crumble bacon over beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1168.1 mg, Sugar 13.4 g