Honey-Orange Bean and Vegetable Slaw

For a tasty change, try this pleasingly unique and healthy red cabbage coleslaw loaded with three types of beans, broccoli florets, raisins, dried apricots and walnuts tossed in a honey-orange dressing.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (15-ounce) can red kidney or large lima beans, rinsed, drained
1 (15-ounce) can navy or garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained
1 (15-ounce) can pinto or red beans, rinsed, drained
2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
1 cup small broccoli florets
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup sliced dried apricots
1/3 cup walnut pieces

Honey-Orange Dressing:
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 to 1/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons light olive oil
2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients, except Honey-Orange Dressing, in salad bowl. Drizzle Honey-Orange Dressing over and toss.
2. For Honey-Orange Dressing: Mix all ingredients. Makes about 1 cup.

Makes 8 servings (about 3/4 cup each).

Tip: One cup bottled sweet-sour salad dressing or sweet French dressing can be substituted for the Honey-Orange Dressing.

Recipe provided courtesy of The Bean Education & Awareness Network.