Bean Salad – a Lighthouse Favourite

Ingredients:

 For the salad:

• 2 tins green beans, drained
• 2 tins yellow beans, drained
• 1 tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 medium sized onions, cut into rings
• 1 large green pepper, cut into strips

For the dressing:

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tsps. salt
• 1 1/2 tsps. pepper

Method:

• Place the beans, green pepper and onions in a large bowl.
• Put the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well to blend.
• Pour the dressing over the salad but don’t stir.   Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
• Toss the salad and refrigerate until ready to serve.