CLASSIC THREE BEAN SALAD RECIPE

CLASSIC THREE BEAN SALAD RECIPE 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut 1/2 red onion, sliced thinly 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup white sugar 2/3 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup canola oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery seed parsley, for garnish (optional) Add the green beans to a large glass bowl with a tablespoon of water and cover with a wet paper towel. Microwave for 3 minutes then let cool while cutting the onions. Add everything else but the parsley to the bowl and stir together. Refrigerate for at least 8-12 hours before serving. WHAT KIND OF BEANS GO INTO BEAN SALAD? Three Bean Salad: Garbanzo, Kidney and Green Beans Four Bean Salad: Garbanzo, Kidney, Wax and Green Beans Five Bean Salad: Garbanzo, Kidney, Lima, Wax and Green Beans Six Bean Salad: Garbanzo, Kidney, Black Eyed Peas, Cranberry, Lima, Wax and Green Beans