Mabel Drake's Three Bean Salad

This is one of those recipes that you just can't walk away from at the summer potluck. My sister's MIL makes it and I beg her for it every chance I get! Apparently it is a family recipe in her hubby's family, though I can't say I know who Mabel was. Regardless, I owe thanks to Mabel for a darn fine salad that is bright, refreshing, and COMPLETELY addictive! Number of servings is my best guess, and prep time does not include overnight refrigeration.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can  yellow wax beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1  medium onion, sliced very thinly
• 1⁄4 cup green pepper, diced very finely
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon  celery salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 3⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. Combine beans through green pepper and set aside.
2. Slightly warm remaining ingredients in a pan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Do not let this get hot!
3. Stir into bean mixture to coat and refrigerate overnight.
4. Drain well before serving and toss with oil to seal in marinade flavor.