COLD BEAN TRIO SALAD

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup salad oil
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15-ounce can small white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 10-ounce package frozen lima beans, thawed
• 2 medium carrots, thinly bias-sliced (1 cup)
• 2 small fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/3 cup snipped fresh cilantro

Preparation:

• For dressing, in a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper, set aside.
• In a large self- sealing plastic bag set in a deep bowl combine garbanzo beans, white beans, lima beans, carrots, peppers, and cilantro.
• Pour dressing over bean mixture.
• Close bag.
• Marinate in he refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
• Transfer to a bowl to serve