1/2 cup idaho red beans
1/2 cup idaho pinto beans
1/2 cup great northern beans
3/4 cup celery
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup olive or salad oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp tarragon vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1 freshly ground black pepper
1 lettuce
1 skewered cubed cold meat
1 skewered cubed vegetables
Directions
Soak and cook beans according to directions. Drain and cool beans.
Combine beans and vegetables. Beat together oil, lemon juice,
vinegar, garlic and seasonings. Pour dressing over beans and toss to
coat thoroughly. Chill for 2 hours. Serve on lettuce-lined plate
garnishing with skewered cold meat and vegetables. Makes 6 servings.
Copyright IDAHO BEAN COMMISSION P.O.Box 9433...Boise, Idaho 83707
Servings: 6 servings
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