Mom's Four-Bean Salad

I've always loved all the salads that we make in the summer.  My mom used to always make a Four-Bean salad that was to die for!  I suppose it all depends on your taste bud's preference, but nobody could make a bean salad like my mom.  When I got married, I made sure to get that recipe from her, and now I make it when I feel like having some.  I hope you enjoy this recipe, if you try it, please feel free to let me know how you like it.

MOM'S FOUR-BEAN SALAD

Ingredients:

1 can wax beans
1 can green beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can garbonzo beans (or chick pea's)
1 red onion (sliced thin)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup salad oil
1/2 cup vinegar (wine, clear)
dash or salt & pepper


Directions:

Combine sugar,oil,vinegar,salt & pepper into a medium saucepan.   Bring to boil making sure the sugar is thoroughly dissolved, stirring occasionally.   Set aside to cool.  

Meanwhile, drain all vegetables.  Peel & slice onion.  Separate onion into ring's.  Put all vegetables into a large bowl or marinade container. ( The Tupperware square marinade container is excellent).  Mix well, carefully so as not to disturb the shape of the beans.  

Add cooled liquid to vegetables.  Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. The latter is better.  Lightly shake bowl or container to mix flavor's thoroughly. If using marinade container, just flip over 2 to 3 times.   Serve cold.

*Note*:  If you like mushrooms, sliced fresh ones make a nice be addition. Also, I've been known to cut down on the sugar as well, maybe 2/3 cup or so just because I don't want that much sugar.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes