Three Bean Salad With Oregano Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked kidney beans
• 1 cup cut green beans (canned or fresh cooked)
• 2 cups yellow wax beans (canned or fresh cooked)
• 2/3 cup diced green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 whole garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• black pepper to taste

Method

1. 1 Wash hands. In a large bowl, combine kidney beans, green beans, yellow wax beans, green pepper, onion, celery, and whole garlic cloves.
2. 2 In a saucepan, mix vinegar, oil, and sugar. Heat gently until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. 3 Stir oregano, salt, and black pepper into the warm vinegar mixture. Pour over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
4. 4 Chill the salad overnight in the refrigerator. Before serving, remove the whole garlic cloves.