Nelani's Bean Salad

(from Eat It by Dana Crumb and Shery Cohen, used without permission.)

1 can red kidney beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can string beans
1 can garbanzo beans
1 or two finely chopped onions
1 cup cheddar or jack cheese, cubed
chopped celery (optional)

For the dressing:

1/4 cup cider or wine or white vinegar
1 cup oil (peanut recommended)
3 cloves garlic, chopped (or 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp oregano and/or basil
1/2 tsp celery seed

Mix the beans, onions, cheese and celery (if used) in a large bowl. Mix the dressing ingredients and pour over the bean mixture. Marinade at least an hour, 24 or more is better.

I usually add a can of wax beans as well.