Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----marinade-----
   1      cup           brown sugar
   1      cup           vinegar
     2/3  cup           oil
   2      teaspoons     salt
   1      teaspoon      pepper
   2                    garlic cloves -- minced
                        -----salad items-----
  14      ounces        yellow beans
  14      ounces        green beans -- drained
  19      ounces        kidney beans -- drained
  14      ounces        lima beans -- drained
  19      ounces        chick peas -- drained
   1                    green pepper -- cut fine
   1                    red pepper -- cut fine
   1                    Spanish onion

Preparation:

Mix the marinade items and shake well. Then add the drained beans and the finely cut up ingredients to the marinade. Let stand in the fridge for a day or two before using.