Marinated Bean Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can yellow beans, drained
1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large red onion, sliced
salt and pepper
DRESSING
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup salad oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley

Preparation

Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
In another small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients.
Pour the dressing over the beans and toss well to coat.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and chill for 24 hours.
Drain before serving.