Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can green beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can wax beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
  • 12 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, minced (use 1 if you prefer less pizazz)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, whole
  • 1 lemon, juice of (3T)
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 13 cup vegetable oil
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Method

  • Drain and rinse all beans and place in large bowl that can be used to serve the bean salad.
  • Do not yet mix.
  • (You will mix only once, lightly, at the very end to keep the firm shape of the beans).
  • Add the chopped onion, minced jalapenos, and grape tomatoes.
  • In a smaller bowl, combine the lemon juice, white wine vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, sugars, and Dijon mustard.
  • Whisk until thoroughly incorporated and smooth.
  • Taste and adjust dressing to your liking.
  • Pour over vegetables.
  • Lightly lift and toss all the vegetables with dressing until mixed.
  • Chill for at least two hours before serving.
  • The flavors improve and blend over time.