Recipe of the Day: Oil-Free Three-Bean Salad

  • I make this for lunch very often. It's yummy, and lasts a long time.

    Oil-Free Three-Bean Salad

    Serving Size : 6

    Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1/3 cup white vinegar
    3 tablespoons fat-free chicken broth
    2 tablespoons white grape juice (I usually omit this and just add a bit more water and Splenda)
    2 tablespoons Splenda
    1 teaspoon celery seeds (never used these)
    1 clove garlic -- minced
    SALAD
    8 ounces canned cut wax beans -- drained
    8 ounces canned cut green beans -- drained
    8 ounces canned red kidney beans -- drained (I use the whole can of all beans - that way it doesn't waste)
    1/2 cup finely chopped onions
    1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers

    Dressing: In a small bowl, stir together the vinegar, broth, juice, Splenda, celery seeds and garlic.

    Salad: In a large bowl, combine the wax beans, green beans, kidney beans, onions and peppers.

    Add the dressing.

    Gently stir till combined.

    Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 4-24 hours to blend the flavors, stirring often.

    Description:
    "This salad improves with age, has a tangy-sweet dressing"
  • This sounds like something that would be good for a work potluck! I think I'll save it to make next time we have one. YUMMMM!