| Bean salads are always a big hit at summer | | | | 1 (9 oz.) pkg. French cut green beans, cooked |
| barbecues and family get-togethers. They are easy to | | | | 1 (9 oz.) pkg. Italian green beans, cooked |
| prepare, inexpensive to make, and make a great | | | | 2 cups bean sprouts, drained |
| accompaniment to any meal. Try one of these easy | | | | 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts |
| bean salad recipes at your next family gathering. Your | | | | Combine vegetable oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, |
| family will be sure to love it. | | | | ginger and pepper; pour over the mushrooms and toss |
| Three Bean Salad | | | | to coat. Combine remaining vegetables and add to |
| 1 can green beans | | | | mushrooms; mix well. Chill thoroughly. Turn into serving |
| 1 can kidney beans | | | | bowl. |
| 1 can wax beans | | | | Green Bean Salad |
| 3/4 c. sugar | | | | 2 (16 oz. each) cans cut green beans |
| 1/2 c. vinegar | | | | 1 small to medium onion, sliced thin |
| 1/2 c. vegetable oil | | | | 1/2 medium green pepper, cut in thin strips |
| 1/2 tsp. salt | | | | 1/8 tsp. oregano |
| Drain beans. Heat the remaining ingredients in a sauce | | | | 1/8 tsp. dill weed |
| pan until heated through. Pour over beans and | | | | 1/8 tsp. sweet basil |
| refrigerate before serving. | | | | 1/4 tsp. celery salt |
| Oriental Bean Salad | | | | 1 clove garlic, crushed |
| 1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced | | | | 1/4 c. red wine vinegar |
| 1/4 c. vegetable oil | | | | 1/4 c. vegetable oil |
| 1/4 c. lemon juice | | | | Salt and pepper to taste |
| 2 tbsp. soy sauce | | | | Drain beans well and place in mixing bowl; add all |
| 1 clove garlic, minced | | | | remaining ingredients (crush herbs before adding for |
| 1/4 tsp. ginger | | | | better flavor); toss mixture gently; cover and store in |
| 1/8 tsp. pepper | | | | refrigerator at least 2 hours, tossing several times. |