Mixed Bean Salad

Makes about 10, 1 cup servings.

Amount (imperial) Ingredients Amount (metric)
19 oz can
19 oz can
14 oz can
14 oz can
1
1
2/3 cup
1/3 cup
¼ cup
½ tsp
Dash
Kidney beans*
Chickpeas*
Yellow wax beans
Green beans
Medium onion, chopped
Medium green pepper, chopped
Vinegar
Vegetable oil
Sugar
Dried basil (optional)
Salt and pepper
540 mL
540 mL
398 mL
398 mL
1
1
167 mL
83 mL
63 mL
2.5 mL
Dash

* Or use about 2 cups of cooked dried kidney beans and about 2 cups of cooked dried chickpeas. To cook dried beans, see How to Cook Dried Beans recipe.

Directions: 

  1. Drain and rinse all the canned beans and chickpeas. Put all the beans, chickpeas, onion, and green pepper into a large bowl.
  2. Mix vinegar, oil, sugar, and basil in a small bowl. Pour over bean mixture. Mix well.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until cold.
  4. Just before serving, stir gently.
  5. Serve with a whole grain roll.

Adapted from: The Basic Shelf Cookbook, 2011 Edition, Canadian Public Health Association