Sweet N Sour Bean Salad

Derf's Note:

I am not fond of bean salad, but this one i will eat and enjoy. From cooking light 1988

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 (14 ounce) can green beans, rinsed and drained (or 3/4 lb. fresh in season- trim and steam to tender crisp)
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 cup sliced purple onion
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard (we like dijon)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• celery leaves (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine green beans and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl, toss gently and set aside.
2. Combine vinegar and next 5 ingredients in a small nonaluminum saucepan, place over medium heat, and cook 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
3. Pour over bean mixture, toss gently to coat.
4. Cover and chill 8 hours.
5. Garnish with a celery leaf, if desired.

Reviews

[Geema]

Fresh tasting and truly delicious. I think it's the apple juice in the dressing. This salad is better than the one I make! Thanks so much Derf.

[:(]

This salad has a good flavor, although a little bit on the tart side. The sauce gets really thick after chilling and the salad needs to be stirred really well so it avoids lumping on the veggies. I do like the celery in this, it is a nice touch. Thanks for posting!