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Recipe for my healthy Bean Salad

Posted on : 06-05-2009 | By : Cindy | In : My idiot-proof recipes

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1/4-1/2 cup each of red kidney beans, lima beans or any others you like. Use a mix of red, brown and white.

Soak overnight in cold water.

Drain off water.

Boil with lots of fresh water for 30-45 minutes until cooked. Do not add salt or the beans will go tough.

Drain and cool.

Cover with vinegar mix: Boil together 1 cup brown vinegar, 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup water and 1 teaspoon salt.

Add chopped raw celery, cauliflower and red onion.

Store in the fridge.

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