*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                                Bean Salad

Recipe By     : JTS13/AOL
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           kidney beans -- dry
   1      cup           lima beans -- dry
   1      cup           pinto beans -- dry
   1      cup           garbanzo beans -- dry
   1      cup           green beans
   1                    red onion -- chopped
   3      tablespoons   fresh chopped parsley
                        freshly ground black pepper -- to taste
                        -VINAGRETTE-
     1/3  cup           virgin olive oil
     3/4  cup           red wine vinegar
   1      teaspoon      dry mustard
   3      cloves        garlic -- minced
   2      teaspoons     oregano

Soak all dry beans overnight in water to cover. Rinse and place in a larg
e pot and fill with water to cover. Cook for 1 hour,or until done, then t
urn heat off and add green beans. let sit in the hot water for 30 minutes
. Drain. Mix in the onion, parsley, pepper and vinaigrett. Refrigerate ov
ernight.
Vinaigrette: Whisk all ingredients together and pour over salad.