Five Bean Salad – Note: This has to be made a day ahead.

1 can yellow  wax beans

1 sm can small lima beans

1 can kidney  beans

1 can garbanzo beans

1 cup diced celery

sweet red onion  rings to taste

1/2 cup diced green bell pepper

1/2 cup diced red pepper

2 cups cauliflower florets

1/2 cup water

2 cups cider vinegar

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 Tablespoon salt

1 clove garlic, split, remove before serving

Combine vinegar, water, sugar and salt and heat to dissolve sugar. Set aside to cool.

Place all the beans in a colander to drain the liquids and then place in large bowl. Add celery, onions and green pepper and cauliflower. Mix. Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Push the split garlic down in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours, stirring several times.

Easily feeds 15 or more depending on portion size.