Four Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb. can (2 c.) kidney beans, drained
• 1 lb. can (2 c.) cut waxed beans, drained
• 1 lb. can (2 c.) cut green beans, drained
• 1 lb. can (2 c.) black-eyed peas, drained
• 2 c. thinly sliced carrots
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated in rings
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. white or red vinegar
• 1/3 to 1/2 c. canola oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp. tarragon, crushed
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh parsley or dried