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MARINATED BEAN SALAD
Prep and Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh green beans cut into 1inch lengths
1 15 oz can lima beans, drained and rinsed
1 15oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 TBS minced onion
3 medium cloves garlic, pressed
1 large ripe fresh tomato, seeds and excess pulp removed, diced
2 TBS chopped fresh basil
1 TBS chopped fresh oregano
1 TBS chopped fresh parsley
3 TBS fresh lemon juice
2-3 TBS extra virgin olive oil
salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Bring lightly salted water to a boil. Cut green beans by cutting ends off a handful at once. This saves time. Cook green beans in lightly salted boiling water for just about 3-5 minutes, or until tender. Drain well in colander. Dry with paper towels so they don't dilute flavor with excess water.
2. Drain and rinse canned beans. Let beans sit in colander for another couple of minutes to drain excess water.
3. Mix all ingredients together. If you have the time, let it marinate for at least 15 minutes. It can keep in the refrigerator for a few days. Keep on hand for a quick meal.
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