HEARTY BEAN SALAD

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I discovered this salad years ago when I was a teenager in a 4-H club. After I was married, I used the recipe as a base and added different beans and water chestnuts for more crunch. The dressing is most important, getting the right balance between the sweet and the sour.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
DRESSING:
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; pour over bean mixture and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.