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
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Add a generous sprinklingof salt and the fresh beans, and cook until the beans are justtender, about 8 minutes.
Drain the beans in a colander, andshock in ice water to stop the cooking process.
Drain again andset aside.
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.
Reprinted with permission from Down Home with the Neelys by Patrick and Gina Neely, (C) 2009 Knopf