FIVE BEAN PICNIC SALAD

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This is Gina Neely's go to recipe when she wants to satisfy a crowd at a barbeque, church potluck or company. From the Down Home Neely's Cookbook. For some reason, the computer will not let me say champagne vinaigrette, so I put it in parentheses). :)

Provided by Sharon123

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

kosher salt
3/4 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in bite size pieces
3/4 lb fresh yellow wax bean, trimmed and cut in bite size pieces (or use canned if you can't find fresh and proceed to step 3)
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (also called garbanzo beans)
1 bunch scallion, thinly sliced (use all)
1 red bell pepper, diced (or use orange or yellow)
2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley (to garnish, use curly parsley if you can't find flat leaf)
2 tablespoons fresh marjoram (or oregano leaves-or use 1 tsp. dried) (optional)
3/4 cup champagne (actually champagne vinaigrette-Down Home Champagne Vinaigrette)
fresh ground black pepper
hot sauce

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a couple pinches salt and the fresh beans, and cook until beans are just tender, about 8 minutes.
Drain beans in a colander, and shock in ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
Put the fresh and canned beans, scallions, bell pepper, parsley, marjoram, and Champagne vinaigrette in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
Season the salad with salt and pepper and hot sauce to taste. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.1, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 600.8, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 12.2

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Esther Andera

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I love how versatile this salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.

Hassan 100

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans. I always have a can or two of beans in my pantry and this is a great way to use them up.

Sujon Hang

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I'm not a huge fan of bell peppers but I loved them in this salad! They added a nice sweetness and crunch.

Juice Watson

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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of beans, veggies, and dressing.

sanna andrea

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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a summer picnic or barbecue.

daham samal

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This is my new favorite bean salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.

Ahmeed Rana

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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.

Talha Habib

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This salad is packed with flavor! The beans, veggies, and dressing all come together perfectly.

Hilaal Najmo

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I love how colorful this salad is! It's so refreshing and perfect for a summer picnic.

Cody Lanier

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This salad was super easy to make and it turned out great! I used canned beans to save time and it was still delicious.

Amy Marchbanks

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I'm not usually a fan of bean salads but this one was amazing! The beans were cooked perfectly and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.