HOMINY BEAN SALAD

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Chock-full of fresh and canned beans, this colorful salad is perfect for potluck. De Loris Lawson of Carthage, Missouri sent the recipe. She writes, "I am a great-grandmother who loves to cook-from fancy meals for company to simple bean and corn bread suppers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

Place green beans in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and rinse in cold water. , In a serving bowl, combine the green beans, kidney beans, hominy, black beans, celery, onion and red pepper., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over vegetables and stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges