Bean salad francaise (or parisienne)

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupIdaho Red Beans
½cupIdaho Pinto Beans
½cupGreat Northern Beans
¾cupCelery
½cupSliced radishes
½cupSliced cucumber
¼cupSliced green onion
¼cupOlive or salad oil
2tablespoonsLemon juice
1tablespoonTarragon vinegar
½teaspoonSalt
Freshly ground black pepper
Lettuce
Skewered cubed cold meat
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.

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