Alice'S Original 3-Bean Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. can cut green beans
1 lb. can cut wax beans
1 lb. can red kidney beans
1 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 c. granulated or brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. wine vinegar
1/2 c. olive oil

Preparation

Drain beans well.
Rinse kidney beans and drain again on paper towels.
Combine beans, onion rings, salt, pepper and sugar in a deep bowl.
Warm vinegar but do not boil.
Stir in oil and pour over beans.
Toss lightly, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Drain and serve in a bowl, surround salad with crisp greens, cherry tomatoes or tomato wedges.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.