5 Bean Salad

(from Lickety Split Meals)
Large Salad INGREDIENTS:
(Serves 16)
1 c. dry pinto beans
1 c. dry black beans
1 c. dry kidney beans
1 c. dry red beans
2 cans green beans
1 green pepper, chopped
1/4 t. salt

Dressing INGREDIENTS:
1/2 c. balsamic vinegar
1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. water
2 T. sugar
1 t. oregano
1/2 t. minced garlic (1 clove)

Directions:
1. Crockpot dry beans in 12 c. water on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
2. Drain and rinse with cold water.
3. Stir in green beans, green pepper, salt, and dressing.
4. Chill for a few hours if possible.
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Quick, Small Salad Ingredients:
(Serves 8)
3 cans beans, drained (kidney, black, pinto)
(or 5 1/2-6 c. cooked beans + 1/8t. salt)
1 can green beans, drained
bell pepper (opt)

Dressing:
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
2 T. olive oil
2 T. water
1/2 t. oregano
1/4 t. minced garlic