ITALIAN BEAN SALAD

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This was inspired by the sweet 3-bean salads my mother always made me eat, but I didn't take an immediate liking to. I created this recipe when I had a company pot-luck and no money. It was a big hit and no one knew it was made out of the bareness of my cupboards. It's filling and refreshing. It uses fresh summer vegetables. I...

Provided by Melanie Hanson

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb dry beans variety- i use hursts's 15-bean soup mix
2 c corn kernels, fresh, frozen or canned
1 bottle italian salad dressing
2 cucumbers diced
3 tomatoes diced
1 onion diced
2 clove garlic crushed and finely chopped
2 sweet peppers diced(red,green, yellow, or orange/0
salt and pepper to taste
2 whole bay leaves (optional)
1 tsp baking soda (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse and clean beans in colander. Cover with 2 quarts water and soak over night. 1 tsp of baking soda can be added to prevent digestive issues the next day.
  • 2. The next morning rinse and drain beans. Cook beans in 5 quart pot with 2 quarts water and 2 whole bay leaves. approximately one hour or until beans are tender. Drain and remove bay leaves.
  • 3. In large bowl combine remaining ingredients with beans. Season to taste. Allow to marinate at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy

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