The Really Great Bean Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. can cut green beans
1 lb. can cut wax beans
1 lb. or larger can kidney beans
1 pkg. frozen lima beans, cooked
1 lb. can garbanzos
1 red onion, chopped or thinly sliced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 c. chopped celery
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. wine vinegar (red)
3/4 c. salad oil
1/2 tsp. salt (to taste)
1 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Drain all vegetables and combine in a large bowl.
Mix sugar with vinegar; add oil and seasonings and pour over vegetables. Stir well and refrigerate overnight.
Stir several times to marinate.
Drain before serving.
Serves 12 to 14.