1 (8 1/2 oz.) can lima beans
1 (8 oz.) can cut green beans
1 (8 oz.0 can red kidney beans
1 med. onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2/3 c. vinegar
1/2 c. salad oil
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. celery seed

Drain the canned beans. In a large bowl combine the lima beans, green beans, red kidney beans, onion rings, and green pepper. In a screw top jar combine vinegar, salad oil, sugar and celery seed; cover and shake well. Pour vinegar mixture over vegetables and stir lightly. Cover and chill at least 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. Drain before serving.

QUICK THREE BEAN SALAD:

Prepare Marinated Three Bean Salad as above, except substitute one 8 ounce bottle Italian salad dressing for the vinegar, salad oil, sugar and celery seed. Continue as directed; marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Drain before serving. NOTE: Wishbone Italian Classic with Olive Oil is great! Makes 6 to 8 servings.