3 Bean Salad

Much like the Stromboli we had at the same meal, the memory that comes to mind when I think of 3 Bean Salad is eating at my sister-in-law's house soon after we were engaged. It was delicious and finally this summer I got around to figuring out my own version!
Technically, I suppose mine is only 2 Bean Salad since all I use is green beans and kidney beans (white kidney beans in these pictures). I looked at buying wax beans like many recipes call for but since I can get green beans for half the price I call that good enough!
This salad tastes best if you mix it up in the morning for an evening meal. That way all the flavors can really blend to make a delicious taste.

3 Bean Salad
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Yields: 6-8 servings

Ingredients:
~ 2 cups green beans
1 can kidney beans
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tsp parsley
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup Italian dressing
5 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
1/8 cup vegetable oil  

Directions:
   1.  In a medium bowl combine beans, onion and parsley.
   2.  In a small bowl mix salt, pepper, dressing, sugar, garlic powder, vinegar and oil.
   3.  Pour dressing over beans; stir well. Refrigerate until serving.

This is linked to Good Cheap Eats and URS.

Tater Tot Hotdish

I grew up in Minnesota so in my opinion it's a hot dish, not a casserole! Either way this dish hits the spot; as my husband says "It's basic, but good".
All the ingredients are things commonly on hand so it's an easy meal to put together when you have no other idea. It has vegetables, meat, and a starch so just add a side of fruit and you have a pretty well rounded meal.

Tater Tot Hot Dish
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Yields: 6 servings 

Ingredients
1 lb hamburger
1/2 onion, diced
1 bag frozen green beans or 2 cans green beans, drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup (I like to use this homemade version)

1 bag tater tots

Directions
   1.  Fry hamburger and onions until hamburger is no longer pink.
   2.  In a 9x13 pan, combine green beans and soup. Stir in hamburger and onions. Top with tater tots.
   3.  Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until tater tots are done.

 This is linked to Good Cheap Eats.