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#95 The Case of Cajun 3-bean Salad

There's much more to be found at a local farmers' market than just fruits and vegetables. I bought Hot Mamas Cajun Spice Rub when it first caught my eye earlier this year. And I discovered this spice blend is just the spark a bean salad needs.

If Hot Mamas is not available at your local farmers' market or your market has closed for winter like ours in Black Currant Bay, here's the company website: www.hotmamas.ca. Of course, there are other Cajun spice blends on grocery store shelves. You could also make your own!

Cajun 3-bean Salad

Sweet Mustard Vinaigrette
1-1/2 cups green beans, cooked and chilled
14-oz can kidney beans, rinsed
14-oz can chick peas, rinsed
1 cup minced onion
1 cup minced celery
salt
Cajun seasoning (Hot Mamas Cajun Spice Rub is perfect)

Toss all the ingredients together, including salt and Cajun seasoning to taste.

Chill.

Makes 4 kickin' side dishes.

♥ Becki
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  1. Mary Kennedy23 November 2012 at 08:39

    This looks delish, I never would have thought of adding the Cajun seasoning, but it's a great idea. I'll try it!

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    1. Cynthia St-Pierre23 November 2012 at 11:19

      Thanks for dropping in, Mary. Pleased to meet you. Bonus, now I have a new series to read! Your The Talk Radio Mysteries.

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