5 Bean Salad

My Dad used to make this salad when I was little. I loved it then and still love it now. An easy salad/side dish that is super simple to whip up the night before any meal.

5 Bean Salad (Marinated Bean Salad)

• 1 (14.5 oz.) can green beans, drained
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can wax beans, drained
• 1 (15.5 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can black beans, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• few dashes ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup white sugar

Combine the green beans, wax beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, and onion in a large bowl; toss to mix. Whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a separate bowl until the sugar is dissolved; pour over the bean mixture. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.