Ingredients
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut in half crosswise
1/2 pound yellow beans, trimmed and cut in half crosswise
1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 red onion, minced and soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, then drained
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Set up a large bowl of ice water. Add the fresh beans to the boiling water and cook until tender crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and place the beans in the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well.
In small bowl, combine sugar, vinegar and oil. Bring to a simmer. Pour the liquid over the beans. Marinate at room temperature for at least one hour, tossing several times. Just before serving season with salt and pepper and add parsley.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.
This recipe is adapted from The Food Network.