HOT FIVE-BEAN SALAD

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This crowd-pleaser is like a German potato salad made with colorful beans. My mom's been preparing this salad for years-it's so simple to create and great to take to church suppers. #151;Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 bacon strips, diced
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Pinch pepper
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained

Steps:

In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings. Add sugar, cornstarch, salt and pepper to drippings. Stir in vinegar and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes., Add the beans; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until beans are heated through. , Place in a serving bowl; top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 820mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.