Three bean salad with a slightly sweet dressing.

1 can (16 oz.) green beans
1 can (16 oz.) wax beans
1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans
1 medium green pepper, sliced and chopped
1 medium-sized white onion sliced and cut up
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Drain green and wax beans; place in bowl. Drain and rinse kidney beans; add to bowl; add pepper and onion.

In separate bowl, combine vinegar and sugar; whisk to dissolve sugar; add oil, salt and pepper; pour over beans; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld. This will last 3 to 4 days and tastes better after 2 days.
 

This is such a unique salad with an incredible mix of flavors.  If you are not already a salad-lover, then you will be soon after trying this recipe.

1 bag mixed salad greens
1 large carrot, julienne cut
2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
thin tortilla strips

Lime Dressing:
1/2 cup lime juice
7 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons honey mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Peanut Sauce:
4 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons hot water
4 tablespoons peanut butter
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon ground ginger

In a small bowl, combine the lime dressing ingredients and mix well.  In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, carrots, sliced chicken and tortilla strips.   Pour the lime dressing over the salad and toss to combine.  Transfer the salad to 4 salad plates.  In another bowl, combine the ingredients for the peanut sauce and mix well.  Drizzle each salad with the peanut sauce and serve.

Serves 4