5 BEAN SALAD
One 16 oz can of each of the following.
green beans
peas
wax beans
garbanzo or lima beans
kidney beans
1/2 cup of each of the following (chopped).
cauliflower
celery
onion
green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet vinegar peppers
Dressing:
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1 cup cider or white distilled vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
salt and pepper, to taste
Drain canned ingredients and empty into a large salad bowl, add the chopped cauliflower, celery, onion, and peppers.
In a blender, combine sugar, paprika, vinegar, garlic, hot pepper flakes and oil. If you do not have a blender use a small bowl and a whisk, works really well.
Pour over vegetables; stir together well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.