Saturday at the Farmers' Market

Yellow and green beans are still available at the local market. Here's a recipe that makes a great dish to take to a pot luck or picnic. In the winter, canned green and wax beans can be used.

Tres Bean Salad

1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2" pieces
1/2 pound fresh wax beans, likewise
1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/4 cup green or red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup Splenda or sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
2/3 cup vinegar

Microwave or steam the fresh beans until crisp-tender; three minutes ought to do it. Mix everything together and refrigerate overnight. This keeps well for days. Makes six servings.