Hearty Bean Salad

12 Servings

Ingredients:

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained

1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained

1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained

1 (12 ounce) can corn, drained

1 cup celery, chopped

1 cup onion, chopped

1 cup peppers, sweet-colored, chopped

Marinade

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup cooking oil

1/2 cup sugar

Mix beans and vegetables in large container with cover.

Bring oil, sugar and vinegar to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes.

Pour mixture over beans and vegetables.

Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Serve either as a bean salad, or as an appetizer with baked tortilla chips.