Three Bean Rice Salad

 

 

16 oz. can wax beans, drained

16 oz. can French-style green beans, drained

8-3/4 oz. can red kidney beans, drained

1/2 cup prepared Italian salad dressing

1/4 cup onion, thinly sliced into rings

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1-1/2 cups water

1-1/2 cups instant rice

 

Directions

 

In a large bowl, combine the wax beans, green beans, kidney beans, salad dressing, onion, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Set aside so that flavors can blend.

 

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the water and remaining 1/8 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a full boil. Add in the rice. Cover and remove pan from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.

 

Fold the cooked rice into the bean mixture. Cover and place in the refrigerator to let mixture chill completely. Serve over lettuce leaves, if desired.

 

Makes 6 servings.