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Confetti Bean Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Doreen Store

"I shared this recipe with a friend a while back. Now we kid about who will make it when we're attending the same event! No matter who brings the salad, it's always a hit at get-togethers. -Doreen Storz Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 13 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped* (optional)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, chili powder and sugar;. shake well. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One 2/3-cup serving equals 179 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2007 by Nikki
Great salad! I used the following recipe for my dressing... lip-smacking good! 1/3 cup apple... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by HELMERKL
I made this for my son's first birthday party and at least 12 people asked for the recipe. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2007 by ErinPanama
recently needed to come up with more healthy salads with no greens....this was great!! No... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2008 by arich01
This was very good! The only beans I used were black beans, which my family likes. I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2008 by AYTEN
I like this recipe very much. I changed it slightly, no chickpeas, add frozen edamame, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2008 by michelle
Sorry, didn't care for this one at all. Too tangy of a marinade. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by antmardy
Easy to make. Very healthy, versatile (can play w/ & add ingredients) and offers an optically... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by James Joy
Tried this one on my family, I didn't think it was good buy didn't think it was bad. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2007 by GLINKETTE
I liked this recipe, very easy, and many people commented on it, and wanted the recipe. Made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2007 by Chris