Marinated Bean Salad

This recipe comes from our local newspaper, it's a wonderful recipe for bean salad. You can also add in a can or two of drained whole mushrooms, and use a red bell pepper in place of green. Plan ahead this needs to chill for 24 hours.

• Ready In: 24 hrs
• Serves: 4-6

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

Directions

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