This is a wonderful bean salad and can be served hot or cold.  It is a wonderful side dish any time of the year.  It keeps very well in the fridge for about a week.  You could also substitute the beans with shredded red cabbage.

•  1/2 cup splenda (or sugar)
• 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt *optional
• 2/3 cup vinegar

Microwave -high - 3 to 4 minutes -until thick - then add

• 1 can cut green beans, drained
• 1 can cut wax beans, drained
• 1 can red kidney beans (or soy beans) drained
• 1 onion sliced thinly

Stir well, cover.  Microwave – High – 6 minutes.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving.  Optional – sprinkle cooked pieces of turkey or chicken low sodium bacon on top.

Posted on May 20th, 2008 by neslyn
Filed under: Salads