Bean Salad

By Hklbrries

2011-10 - Sent by my friend Tessie Judge, Key West, FL

Ingredients

• 1 can green beans, drained (or use fresh cooked)
• 1 can yellow beans, drained (or use fresh cooked)
• 1 can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt (or less)
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup white sugar (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the green beans, wax beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, black beans, green pepper, onion and celery in a large bowl; toss to mix.

Whisk together the vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar (if using) in a separate bowl until well mixed and the salt and sugar are dissolved; add the oil and whisk together. Pour over the bean mixture. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.