Ingredients

  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups dried kidney beans
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
  • black pepper
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • lettuce

Method

  • Pour boiling water over dried beans, let set for 1 hour to plump. Cover and.
  • cook until tender, about 2 to 3 hours. Drain, saving liquid for soups.
  • Chill beans in refrigerator.
  • Crush garlic with fork. Add vinegar and let set for 10 minutes. Remove
  • garlic and add salt, mustard, sugar, paprika, pepper and oil. Beat until blended.
  • Add chilled, cooked kidney beans and mix lightly. Cover and chill for
  • several hours, tossing occasionally with fork. Serve on lettuce leaves.