Marinated Three Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1/3 cup each chopped green, sweet red and yellow pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomato, onion, celery and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients; gently stir into bean mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.