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Four-Bean Salad
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Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings
You'll need:

1 can (8.5 oz.) cut green beans, drained
1 can (8.5 oz.) cut wax beans, drained
1 can (8.5 oz.) lima beans, drained
1 can (8.5 oz.) kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion rings
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup diced green pepper

 

Big Beans

Dressing:

2 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. Vinegar
1/2 tsp. Sugar
1/2 tsp. Dried thyme
(or 1 tsp. Chopped fresh thyme)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 clover garlic, crushed or minced
1/4 cup olive oil

Directions:

Big Beans In a large mixing bowl, combine all the beans, onion, celery, and green pepper.
Big Beans In a smaller mixing bowl whisk together the mustard, vinegar, sugar thyme, pepper, and garlic.
Big Beans Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 days before serving.

Nutrition information:

Calories: 121 Sodium: 172 mg
Carbohydrates: 12g Protein: 3.3 g
Fat: 7g Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable
  and 1 Monounsaturated Fat