1/2 Red Onion, chopped fine and then placed in cold water to soak for at least 10 minutes (this takes the sharp edge off the taste)
1 Can Cannelini Beans
1 Can Kidney Beans
1 Can Garbanzo Beans
1 Can Cut Green Beans
1 TBSP of Mixed Italian Spice (suggested Penzey's Italian Mix) and/or
1 Cup loosely packed fresh Parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon of fresh Rosemary, finely chopped
1/3 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar
2-3 TBSP of Granulated Sugar
1/4 Cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1+1/2 teaspoon of Course or Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon of fresh ground Black Pepper
1. Chop red onion and set aside in cold water if you haven't already.
2. Rinse and Drain all beans.
3. Put all the beans together into a large bowl.
4. Drain the chopped red onion and add this to the bowl of beans.
5. Add the Spice mix, Parsley, and Rosemary to the bowl of beans and gently mix.
6. In a seperate medium bowl add Apple Cider Vinegar, Sugar, Olive Oil, Salt, and Pepper and whisk until all is mixed in and evenly distributed.
7. Add the Vinegar/Oil mix to the large bowl of beans and mix until coated.
8. Put in the refrigerator to soak for a couple of hours.