Three Bean Salad II

This recipe is from the 1920's. It was my sister in law's great grandmother's. I have tried many, but keep coming back to this one. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 443 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cups white sugar
• 1 ¼ cups water
• 3 teaspoons cornstarch
• ½ cup cider vinegar
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
• ½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, mustard, water and vinegar. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion and green pepper. Pour the cooled dressing over all and toss to coat. Best if marinated for at least an hour before serving. Yummy!