Five Bean Picnic Salad

Five Bean Picnic Salad
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Five Bean Picnic Salad a try. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 269 calories, 17g of protein, and 2g of fat. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. Head to the store and pick up pepper, oregano leaves, dark-red kidney beans, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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Add a generous sprinklingof salt and the fresh beans, and cook until the beans are justtender, about 8 minutes.
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Drain the beans in a colander, andshock in ice water to stop the cooking process.
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Drain again andset aside.
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Place the fresh and canned beans, scallions, bell pepper,parsley, marjoram, and Champagne Vinaigrette in a largebowl, and toss to combine. Season the salad to taste with salt,pepper, and hot sauce.
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Reprinted with permission from Down Home with the Neelys by Patrick and Gina Neely, (C) 2009 Knopf

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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score100
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