Sweet N Sour Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can green beans, rinsed and drained (or 3/4 lb. fresh in season- trim and steam to tender crisp)
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 cup sliced purple onion
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard (we like dijon)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• celery leaves (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine green beans and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl, toss gently and set aside.

2. 2

   Combine vinegar and next 5 ingredients in a small nonaluminum saucepan, place over medium heat, and cook 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Pour over bean mixture, toss gently to coat.

4. 4

   Cover and chill 8 hours.

5. 5

   Garnish with a celery leaf, if desired.