Italian Bean Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 envelope Italian dressing mix
1/4 c. cider vinegar
9 oz. frozen Italian green beans, cooked and drained
7 oz. pitted ripe olives
1 c. sliced celery
1 small red onion
1/2 c. mayonnaise
16 oz. chickpeas or red kidney beans

Preparation

In a medium bowl, stir together dressing mix and vinegar.
Add beans, chickpeas, olives, celery and thinly sliced onion.
Toss to coat well.
Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
Just before serving, toss with mayonnaise.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.