"This is the best salad I’ve ever had. It’s easy and healthy too!"

INGREDIENTS

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup white sugar
2/3 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

• In a large bowl, combine beans, onion and bell peppers.
• Blend vinegar, oil, sugar and herbs into a small bowl and add salt to taste. Mix over medium heat, dissolving the sugar well.
• Add the warm dressing onto the bean mixture. Leave it to stand for 2 hours, chilled and serve.
• Makes 6 servings