Spicy Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Spicy Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. fresh green beans, cut in half or 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can green beans, drained; 16 oz. can pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 16 oz. can butter beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 c. red onion rings; 1/2 c. white vinegar; 1/3 c. oil; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. red chili pepper flakes; 1 to 3 tsp. sugar; leaf lettuce

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. fresh green beans, cut in half or 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can green beans, drained
16 oz. can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
16 oz. can butter beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 c. red onion rings
1/2 c. white vinegar
1/3 c. oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. red chili pepper flakes
1 to 3 tsp. sugar
leaf lettuce

1
Cook fresh beans in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2
Remove from boiling water and plunge into ice water until cold.
3
Drain.
4
In large bowl, combine green beans, pinto beans, butter beans and red onion rings.
5
In jar with tight fitting lid, combine vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar and red chili pepper flakes.
6
Shake well.
7
Pour dressing over salad.
8
Stir and cover.
9
Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until chilled.
10
Serve on lettuce-lined plates, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. fresh green beans, cut in half or 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can green beans, drained, 16 oz. can pinto beans, drained and rinsed, 16 oz. can butter beans, drained and rinsed, 1/2 c. red onion rings, and more.

Yes, Spicy Bean Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spicy Bean Salad

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