MOM'S BEAN MEDLEY

Mom's Bean Medley image

Pinto, garbanzo, green and wax beans star in this snappy marinated salad. For a taste twist, Mom added tomatoes and mayonnaise to the colorful combination. -Cris O'Brien, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1 can (8 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced green pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
6 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 medium tomato, chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the beans, green pepper and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano and garlic powder; shake well. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Stir in mayonnaise. Add tomato; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.