Carol's Three (or Four) Bean Salad

• 14 ounces cut green beans
• 14 ounces cut wax beans
• 14 ounces dark red kidney beans
• 14 ounces chickpeas (optional)
• 1 medium red onion, sliced
• 34 cup sugar
• 23 cup red wine vinegar
• 13 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

1. Combine sugar, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper.
2. Mix well.
3. Drain beans and mix together with onions in a large bowl.
4. Pour dressing mixture over beans and stir well.
5. Allow to marinate for at least two hours in the refrigerator to chill and to allow flavors to meld.
6. The longer you let this sit, the better it gets!

green beans, wax beans, beans, chickpeas, red onion, sugar, red wine vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/carols-three-or-four-bean-salad-114632 (may not work)