Ranch Recipe # 10: Ranch Style Bean Salad

 

The year is 1972.

I am on the phone with my mother.

(Remember making long distance calls?).

I need a salad recipe that is no fail

for my first dinner party,

and my skill set is a little shaky.

Her recommendation?

Ranch Style Bean Salad

 

Don’t worry about amounts ladies.

You can not ruin this salad.

I am sure that is why my mother suggested it.

This next step is important.

Before beginning, play a country western song from the 70’s on your stereo .

My choice?

There Stands the Glass by Johnny Bush.

You can now begin.

 

Rinse, drain, and chill 2 cans of ranch style beans

Chop the following:

red onion (about 1/4 cup)

1 green bell pepper

 

Gently combine the vegetables with the ranch style beans .

Add a generous sprinkling of grated cheese.

Drizzle with Catalina dressing until everything is coated.

Before serving, add 1 package of fritos.

Enjoy!