QUICK FOUR-BEAN SALAD

Quick Four-Bean Salad image

Most people are surprised to hear this salad gets its sweet flavor from honey instead of sugar. This natural ingredient gives basic bean salad a tasty new twist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.