MY MOTHER'S BEAN AND CARROT SALAD

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This is my favorite summer or spring-time salad. It is a beautiful, colorful, not too sweet tangy salad. A staple in my family for three generations.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can sliced carrots, drained
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 small white onion, very thinly sliced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, snipped fine
1/2 cup white vinegar
artificial sweetener, to taste (or 1/3 cup sugar)
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
black pepper

Steps:

  • Place canned vegetables, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and parsley in shallow dish.
  • In a screw top jar (or other container with leakproof lid), combine vinegar, sweetener, oil, salt, mustard, and a dash pepper; shake well.
  • Pour over vegetables.
  • Cover; refrigerate several hours or overnight. Arrange in a bowl and serve cold.

Fawad Roshan
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sam Wesber
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I love this salad. The dressing is amazing!


Muhammed Farhan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans and carrots.


Nathnael Tewodros
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Ahtsham Tayyab
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This is my go-to potluck salad. It's always a hit and it's so easy to make.


Hearts Harriet
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Michael Kautz
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can use fresh or canned beans, depending on what you have on hand.


simon collins
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover beans and carrots.


Adi Vaciseva Laulau
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the day before and it will still be delicious.


saba jatti648
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.


barun budhathoki
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


M Ifrahim
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I love this salad. The dressing is amazing!


Melat Yoseph
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans and carrots.


sk sujon Islam
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Ella Rose
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This is my go-to potluck salad. It's always a hit and it's so easy to make.


Rao Babar
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Lutfil hadi Kamarulzaman
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or canned beans, depending on what I have on hand.


Shafallah Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of bean salads, but this one is delicious! The dressing is light and flavorful, and the beans and carrots are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Beatrice Jemes
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My mother used to make this salad when I was a child, and it's one of my favorite comfort foods. I love the way the flavors come together, and it's always so refreshing.


Red House
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This salad is a staple in my summer potlucks. It's always a hit and everyone asks for the recipe. I love the combination of sweet carrots and crunchy beans, and the dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.