BASIL BEAN SALAD

By porklion

Ingredients

• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
• 1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine beans, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, sugar, basil, mustard and salt. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Chill for several hours or overnight.
Yield: 10-12 servings.