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					| I have to thank Sandy for this recipe.     At the SIT Fall Feast, this was one of the dishes that I liked, so I got the recipe.  Very easy to make - obviously can be done the day before, so it is a good one to make for a large meal with a lot of people.  A great colorful fall dish (or spring dish if you choose to make it then). |  |  |  | 
        
        
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					| Cooking Directions1 can shoe peg corn1 can whole kernel corn
 1 can black beans
 1 can red kidney beans
 1 can field peas
 30 - 40 cherry tomatoes, halved
 1 medium onion, diced (small)1 large bottle Zesty Italian dressing
 Optional:1 can crowder beans
 1 20-ounce jar picante sauce or salsa
 1 Jalapeno pepper
 1 bell pepper
 4 green onions
 
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					| Cooking DirectionsDrain all cans and place contents in large bowl. Chop veggies and place into the bowl.
 Pour Italian dressing over everything and mix well.
 Cover and refrigerate overnight.
 **In the morning, add picante sauce or salsa to mixture. Mix well, refrigerate until needed.** |  |  |  | 
        
        
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					| Cooking NotesServe as a salad or with tortilla chips.  Recipe makes a large amount and keeps for several days. Be sure to  keep it refrigerated.    Salad stays crunchy and crisp and is tasty without the sauces. |  |  |  | 
        
        
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						 Place beans, peas, and corns into a colander |  |  |  | 
        
        
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						 Rinse with cold water |  |  |  | 
        
        
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						 Add the halved tomatoes and diced onions (or other optional non-canned veggies) |  |  |  | 
        
        
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						 Transfer to a large bowl and mix |  |  |  | 
        
        
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						 Or get your favorite helpers to help mix |  |  |  | 
        
        
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						 Add bottle of zesty Italian dressing |  |  |  | 
        
        
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						 Cover and place in fridge overnight (foil not necessary - just some cover) |  |  |  | 
        
        
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						 Mixed Bean Salad |  |  |  | 
        
        
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